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
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.
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.
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,