Paeonia obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
481318
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 39 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480650
Common Names
- Ovate Peony
- Paeonia obovata
- Ovateleaf Peony
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- Paeonia japonica pilosa Nakai [unknown]
- Paeonia obovata oreogeton (S.Moore) Kitag. [unknown]
- Paeonia obovata amurensis Schipcz. [unknown]
- Paeonia obovata australis Schipcz. [unknown]
- Paeonia obovata glabra Makino [unknown]
- Paeonia obovata alba Saunders [unknown]
Description
Paeonia obovata (also called Obovate Peony, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Paeoniaceae family. It is native to western China and is found in forests and meadows at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and bears solitary, cup-shaped, pink flowers in late spring.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia obovata is a deciduous shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paeonia obovata sub. japonica (Makino) HaldaPaeonia obovata sub. willmottiae (Stapf) D.Y.Hong & K.Y.Pan
Paeonia obovata sub. obovata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paeonia obovata has bright pink, single flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Paeonia obovata is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, though this is more difficult.
Where to Find Paeonia obovata
Paeonia obovata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Paeonia obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paeonia obovata?
Paeonia obovata
What is the common name of Paeonia obovata?
Oblong-leaved Peony
What is the natural habitat of Paeonia obovata?
It is native to the mountains of central and western China
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-2561046: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.