Paeonia mascula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mascula
ID:
481156
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480488
Common Names
- Male Peony
- Male Peonies
- Male Tree Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia integra Murray [unknown]
- Paeonia kavachensis Azn. [unknown]
- Paeonia kurdistanica Zohary [unknown]
- Paeonia mas Garsault [rejected]
- Paeonia corallina Retz. [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula orientalis (J.Thiébaut) D.Y.Hong [unknown]
- Paeonia officinalis mascula L. [unknown]
- Paeonia officinalis corallina (Retz.) Fiori [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina orientalis J.Thiébaut [unknown]
- Paeonia arietina orientalis (J.Thiébaut) Stern [unknown]
Description
Paeonia mascula (also called Common Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. 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 mascula 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 mascula sub. hellenica Tzanoud.Paeonia mascula sub. russoi (Biv.) Cullen & Heywood
Paeonia mascula sub. bodurii Özhatay
Paeonia mascula sub. mascula
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paeonia mascula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia mascula is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated from root cuttings. When grown from seed, it can take up to two years to flower. When propagated from root cuttings, it can take up to one year to flower. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining and that the plant is in a sunny location. It is also important to water regularly and to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Paeonia mascula
Paeonia mascula can be found in Europe and western Asia.
Paeonia mascula FAQ
What type of soil does Paeonia mascula prefer?
Paeonia mascula prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia mascula?
Paeonia mascula prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia mascula need?
Paeonia mascula needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
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-2560873: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.