Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
peregrina
ID:
481346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 3 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480678

Common Names

  • Peregrina Peony
  • Paeonia peregrina
  • Peregrina's Peony

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Synonyms

  • Paeonia foliosa Sabine ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Paeonia byzantina hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Paeonia decora G.Anderson [unknown]
  • Paeonia tartarica Mill. [unknown]
  • Paeonia splendens Sabine ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Paeonia multifida Salm-Dyck [illegitimate]
  • Paeonia romanica D.Brândză [unknown]
  • Paeonia peregrina villosa Huth [unknown]
  • Paeonia officinalis peregrina (Mill.) Martyn [unknown]
  • Paeonia decora pallasii G.Anderson [unknown]
  • Paeonia decora elatior G.Anderson [unknown]
  • Paeonia officinalis tartarica (Mill.) Martyn [unknown]
  • Paeonia officinalis villosa (Huth) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Paeonia femina villosa (Huth) Gürke [unknown]
  • Paeonia humilis villosa (Huth) Stern [unknown]
  • Paeonia tatarica Mill. [unknown]

Description

Paeonia peregrina (also called Peregrine 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 peregrina 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 peregrina 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Paeonia peregrina 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 peregrina

Paeonia peregrina can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Paeonia peregrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paeonia peregrina?

Paeonia peregrina

What is the common name of Paeonia peregrina?

Peregrine Peony

What is the natural habitat of Paeonia peregrina?

It is native to the mountains of central and western Europe

References