Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rockii
ID:
481333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.G.Haw & Lauener) T.Hong & J.J.Li ex D.Y.Hong

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 36: 539 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480665

Common Names

  • Rock's Peony
  • Paeonia rockii
  • Rockii Peony

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Synonyms

  • Paeonia suffruticosa rockii S.G.Haw & Lauener [unknown]

Description

Paeonia rockii (also called Rock's 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 rockii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paeonia rockii sub. atava (Brühl) D.Y.Hong & K.Y.Pan
Paeonia rockii sub. rockii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paeonia rockii 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 rockii 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 rockii

Paeonia rockii can be found in China.

Paeonia rockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paeonia rockii?

Paeonia rockii

What is the common name of Paeonia rockii?

Rock's Peony

What is the natural habitat of Paeonia rockii?

It is native to the mountains of central and western China

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2561060: Based on the initial data import
Lucien André Lauener (1918-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauener' in the authors string.
Tao Hong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hong' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
Stephen George Haw (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.Haw' in the authors string.
Jia Jue Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Li' in the authors string.