Paeonia saundersii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saundersii
ID:
481248
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stebbins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 19: 257 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480580
Common Names
- Saunders Peony
- Paeonia saundersii
- Saunders' Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paeonia saundersii (also called Saunders' 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, white flowers in late spring.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia saundersii is a deciduous shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paeonia saundersii sub. majko (Ketsk.) ined.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paeonia saundersii 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 saundersii 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 saundersii
Paeonia saundersii can be found in China.
Paeonia saundersii FAQ
What is the best soil for Paeonia saundersii?
Paeonia saundersii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia saundersii?
Paeonia saundersii prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia saundersii need?
Paeonia saundersii needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
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-2560972: Based on the initial data import
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.