Paeonia decomposita
Species of peony
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Paeonia decomposita is a deciduous shrub in the peony family.[1] It is an endangered species, native to North-West Sichuan.
| Paeonia decomposita | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus: | Paeonia |
| Species: | P. decomposita |
| Binomial name | |
| Paeonia decomposita Handel-Mazzetti, 1939 | |
Description
Paeonia decomposita is a little-known tree peony, which grows to a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in).[1] Stems grow up to 2 cm (0.79 in) in diameter.[1] 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.[1] Follicles are dark brown or black when mature, with glossy black seeds.[2] The shrub flowers from April to May in China.[3]
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).[1]
Medicinal usage
It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is used to improve circulation and blood stasis.[4] Its oil is used in cosmetics and medicines.[5]
