Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrews
Source:
cmp
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 7: t. 486 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480550
Common Names
- Daurian Peony
- Daurian Peonies
- Daurian Tree Peony
Synonyms
- Paeonia triternata Pall. [unknown]
- Paeonia triternata Pall. ex DC. [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula triternata (Boiss.) Gürke [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina triternata (Boiss.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina triternata Boiss. [unknown]
- Paeonia officinalis triternata (Boiss.) Fiori [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina triternatiformis A.Nyár. [unknown]
- Paeonia taurica auct. [deprecated]
Description
Paeonia daurica (also called Daurian Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit, with dark green leaves and fragrant, single, pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia daurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paeonia daurica sub. tomentosa (Lomakin) D.Y.Hong
Paeonia daurica sub. wittmanniana (Hartwiss ex Lindl.) D.Y.Hong
Paeonia daurica sub. coriifolia (Rupr.) D.Y.Hong
Paeonia daurica sub. macrophylla (Albov) D.Y.Hong
Paeonia daurica sub. mlokosewitschii (Lomakin) D.Y.Hong
Paeonia daurica sub. velebitensis D.Y.Hong
Paeonia daurica sub. lagodechiana (Kem.-Nath.) Halda
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paeonia daurica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paeonia daurica 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 daurica
Paeonia daurica can be found in the Caucasus region.
Paeonia daurica FAQ
What is the best soil for Paeonia daurica?
Paeonia daurica prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia daurica?
Paeonia daurica prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia daurica need?
Paeonia daurica 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,