Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
481242

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1079 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480574

Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Peony
  • Paeonia tenuifolia
  • Slenderleaf Peony

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Synonyms

  • Paeonia hybrida Pall. [unknown]
  • Paeonia laciniata Pall. [unknown]
  • Paeonia lithophila Kotov [unknown]
  • Paeonia biebersteiniana Rupr. [unknown]
  • Paeonia carthalinica Ketzch. [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia biebersteiniana (Rupr.) Halda [unknown]
  • Paeonia multifida Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia biebersteiniana (Rupr.) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia laciniata Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia latisecta Neilr. [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia latisecta (Neilr.) Borza [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia parviflora Huth [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia parviflora (Huth) Borza [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia hybrida (Pall.) Lipsky [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia brevifolia (Prodán & Borza) Borza [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia latifolia (Prodán & Borza) Borza [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia brevifolia Prodán & Borza [unknown]
  • Paeonia tenuifolia latifolia Prodán & Borza [unknown]

Description

Paeonia tenuifolia (also called Fernleaf 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia

Paeonia tenuifolia can be found in China.

Paeonia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the best soil for Paeonia tenuifolia?

Paeonia tenuifolia prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia tenuifolia?

Paeonia tenuifolia prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Paeonia tenuifolia need?

Paeonia tenuifolia needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

References