Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
ostii
ID:
481308

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Hong & J.X.Zhang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 12: 223 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480640



Common Names

  • Ostii Peony
  • Paeonia ostii
  • Osti's Peony


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Synonyms

  • Paeonia suffruticosa yinpingmudan D.Y.Hong, K.Y.Pan & Zhong W.Xie [unknown]
  • Paeonia ostii lishizhenii B.A.Shen [unknown]
  • Paeonia ostii lishizhenenii B.A.Shen [unknown]
  • Paeonia yinpingmudan (D.Y.Hong, K.Y.Pan & Zhong W.Xie) B.A.Shen [unknown]

Description

Paeonia ostii (also called Ost's 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 ostii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paeonia ostii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Paeonia ostii 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 ostii

Paeonia ostii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Paeonia ostii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paeonia ostii?

Paeonia ostii

What is the common name of Paeonia ostii?

Ost's Peony

What is the natural habitat of Paeonia ostii?

It is native to the mountains of central and western China

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2561036: Based on the initial data import
Tao Hong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hong' in the authors string.
Jia Xun Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.X.Zhang' in the authors string.