| Paeonia decomposita | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus: | Paeonia |
| Species: | P. decomposita |
| Binomial name | |
| Paeonia decomposita Handel-Mazzetti, 1939 | |
Paeonia decomposita is a deciduous shrub in the peony family. It is an endangered species, native to North-West Sichuan.
Description
Paeonia decomposita is a little-known tree peony, which grows to a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in). Stems grow up to 2 cm (0.79 in) in diameter. Bark is dark grey, with a tendency to peel or flake. Flowers grow singly at the ends of the stems, and are large and usually rose-pink in colour. Follicles are dark brown or black when mature, with glossy black seeds. The shrub flowers from April to May in China.
Habitat
Paeonia decomposita grows primarily in young forest land, scrubland and on rocky cliffsides at altitudes of up to 2,050 to 3,100 m (6,730 to 10,170 ft).
Medicinal usage
It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is used to improve circulation and blood stasis. Its oil is used in cosmetics and medicines.
References
- ^ "Paeonia decomposita – The Peony Society". Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- "Paeonia decomposita - Trees and Shrubs Online". www.treesandshrubsonline.org. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- "Paeonia decomposita in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- Liu, Mei; Su, Miao-Miao; Cai, Kai; Qi, Pei-Sen; Gong, Wei; Chen, De-Chao; He, Li; Wu, Hua-Wei; Deng, Dong-Zhou; Huang, Yi (2024-09-04). "Distributional Response of Paeonia Decomposita to Climate Change and Conservation Strategies". Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. doi:10.15244/pjoes/188894. ISSN 1230-1485.
- Wang, Shi-Quan (2020-11-09). "Genetic diversity and population structure of the endangered species Paeonia decomposita endemic to China and implications for its conservation". BMC Plant Biology. 20 (1): 510. doi:10.1186/s12870-020-02682-z. ISSN 1471-2229. PMC 7650209. PMID 33167894.