Paeonia yananensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yananensis
ID:
481275
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Hong & M.R.Li
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 12: 226 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480607
Common Names
- Yanan Peony
- Paeonia yananensis
- Yanan's Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia suffruticosa yananensis Hong C.Zheng [unknown]
- Paeonia suffruticosa yananensis (T.Hong & M.R.Li) Halda [illegitimate]
Description
Paeonia yananensis (also called Yanan 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 yananensis 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 yananensis 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 yananensis 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 yananensis
Paeonia yananensis can be found in China.
Paeonia yananensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paeonia yananensis?
Paeonia yananensis
What is the common name of Paeonia yananensis?
Yanan Peony
What is the natural habitat of Paeonia yananensis?
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-2560998: Based on the initial data import
Tao Hong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hong' in the authors string.
Ming Rui Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Li' in the authors string.