Paeonia broteri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
broteri
ID:
481188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 4 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480520
Common Names
- Broter's Peony
- Broter's Peonies
- Broter's Tree Peony
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- Paeonia lusitanica Mill. [rejected]
- Paeonia lobata Desf. [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina broteri (Boiss. & Reut.) Coss. [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula broteri (Boiss. & Reut.) Gürke [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula lusitanica (Mill.) Samp. [unknown]
- Paeonia officinalis lusitanica (Mill.) Martyn [unknown]
- Paeonia broteri ovatifolia Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
- Paeonia lusitanica ovatifolia (Boiss. & Reut.) Samp. [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula ovatifolia (Boiss. & Reut.) Gürke [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula ovatifolia (Boiss. & Reut.) Cout. [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina ovatifolia (Boiss. & Reut.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
Description
Paeonia broteri (also called Broter's Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western Mediterranean. It has a short stem and large, lobed leaves. The flowers are usually pink or white and have a single row of petals. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia broteri 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
Paeonia broteri has a single, large, fragrant flower that is usually pink or white. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Paeonia broteri is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can take up to two years to germinate.
Where to Find Paeonia broteri
Paeonia broteri can be found in Portugal and Spain.
Paeonia broteri FAQ
What is the best soil for Paeonia broteri?
Paeonia broteri prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia broteri?
Paeonia broteri prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia broteri need?
Paeonia broteri 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-2560908: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.