Paeonia mairei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
481152
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 25: 42 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480484
Common Names
- Maire's Peony
- Maire's Peonies
- Maire's Tree Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia bifurcata Schipcz. [unknown]
- Paeonia oxypetala Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Paeonia mairei oxypetala (Hand.-Mazz.) W.P.Fang [unknown]
Description
Paeonia mairei (also called Chinese Peony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Paeoniaceae family. It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan. It is found in forests, thickets, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 500–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia mairei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paeonia mairei is pink with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia mairei is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated from root cuttings. When grown from seed, it can take up to two years to flower. When propagated from root cuttings, it can take up to one year to flower. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining and that the plant is in a sunny location. It is also important to water regularly and to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Paeonia mairei
Paeonia mairei can be found in the wild in China.
Paeonia mairei FAQ
What type of soil does Paeonia mairei prefer?
Paeonia mairei prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia mairei?
Paeonia mairei prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia mairei need?
Paeonia mairei needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
Species in the Paeonia genus
Paeonia intermedia, Paeonia jishanensis, Paeonia kesrouanensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia mairei, Paeonia ludlowii, Paeonia mascula, Paeonia baokangensis, Paeonia brownii, Paeonia californica, Paeonia cambessedesii, Paeonia broteri, Paeonia algeriensis, Paeonia arietina, Paeonia clusii, Paeonia anomala, Paeonia delavayi, Paeonia emodi, Paeonia daurica, Paeonia coriacea, Paeonia corsica, Paeonia decomposita, Paeonia tenuifolia, Paeonia saundersii, Paeonia sterniana, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia yananensis, Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia ostii, Paeonia obovata, Paeonia rockii, Paeonia parnassica, Paeonia peregrina, Paeonia qiui, Paeonia saueri, Paeonia cathayana, Paeonia maleevii, Paeonia kayae, Paeonia sandrae, Paeonia wendelboi,
Species in the Paeoniaceae family
Paeonia intermedia, Paeonia jishanensis, Paeonia kesrouanensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia mairei, Paeonia ludlowii, Paeonia mascula, Paeonia baokangensis, Paeonia brownii, Paeonia californica, Paeonia cambessedesii, Paeonia broteri, Paeonia algeriensis, Paeonia arietina, Paeonia clusii, Paeonia anomala, Paeonia delavayi, Paeonia emodi, Paeonia daurica, Paeonia coriacea, Paeonia corsica, Paeonia decomposita, Paeonia tenuifolia, Paeonia saundersii, Paeonia sterniana, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia yananensis, Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia ostii, Paeonia obovata, Paeonia rockii, Paeonia parnassica, Paeonia peregrina, Paeonia qiui, Paeonia saueri, Paeonia cathayana, Paeonia maleevii, Paeonia kayae, Paeonia sandrae, Paeonia wendelboi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2560867: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.