Uses
Medicinal uses(Warning!)
The root is cardiac, febrifuge, laxative and pectoral[3]. A decoction has been used by some native North American Indian tribes in the treatment of pneumonia, tuberculosis, VD, nausea, indigestion, coughs, diarrhoea and kidney troubles[4][3]. A decoction of the sun-dried roots has been used to help people put on weight[3]. A decoction of the root has been used as a liniment on swellings[3]. An infusion of the root has been used as a wash for sore eyes[3]. A powder of the dried and ground root can be used as a dressing on cuts, wounds, burns and sores[3]. A poultice of the crushed roots has been used to treat boils, deep cuts and wounds[3].
A cold infusion of the seeds has been used as a cough medicine[3].
A tea made from the dried crushed petals of various peony species has been used as a cough remedy, and as a treatment for haemorrhoids and varicose veins[5].Ecology
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Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
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Shelter
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[5]. When sown fresh, the seed produces a root about 6 weeks after sowing with shoots formed in the spring[6]. Stored seed is much slower, it should be sown as soon as possible in a cold frame but may take 18 months or more to germinate[6]. The roots are very sensitive to disturbance, so many growers allow the seedlings to remain in their pots for 2 growing seasons before potting them up. This allows a better root system to develop that is more resilient to disturbance[5]. If following this practice, make sure you sow the seed thinly, and give regular liquid feeds in the growing season to ensure the plants are well fed. We usually prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, and then grow them on in a cold frame for at least two growing seasons before planting them out when they are in growth in the spring[K].
Division with great care in spring or autumn. Each portion must have a leaf bud. If the lifted root is stood in shade for several hours it becomes less brittle and easier to divide[6]. Divisions that have several buds will usually flower in the second year, but those that only have one or two buds will take a number of years before they have grown sufficiently to flower[5].
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Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline[7], doing quite well in sun or light shade[7][6]. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry[5]. This species requires an extremely well-drained soil[5]. This species is lime tolerant[6]. Plants grown on sandy soils tend to produce more leaves and less flowers, whilst those growing on clay take longer to become established but produce better blooms[5].
A very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -30°c[5]. A long-lived plant, specimens can survive in the garden for at least 50 years[6]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[8]. A very greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[9]. Strongly resents root disturbance, taking some time to recover after being divided[7]. Peony species are usually self-fertile, though they will also hybridise with other species if these flower nearby at the same time[5].
Plants take 4 - 5 years to flower from seed[6]. They generally breed true from seed[7].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
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Polycultures & Guilds
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Descendants
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Varieties
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Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Paeonia brownii
Genus
Paeonia
Family
Paeoniaceae
Uses
Edible uses
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Material uses
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Medicinal uses
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Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
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Environment
Ecosystems
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Native Geographical Range
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Native Environment
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Ecosystem Niche
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Root Zone Tendancy
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Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
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Herbaceous or Woody
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Life Cycle
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References
- ? 1.01.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
- ? 2.02.1 Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture. ()
- ? 3.003.013.023.033.043.053.063.073.083.093.10 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
- ? 4.04.1 Coffey. T. The History and Folklore of North American Wild Flowers. Facts on File. ISBN 0-8160-2624-6 (1993-00-00)
- ? 5.05.15.25.35.45.55.65.75.85.9 Page. M. The Gardener's Guide to Growing Peonies. David & Charles. Newton Abbot. ISBN 0 7153 0531 X (1997-00-00)
- ? 6.06.16.26.36.46.56.66.7 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? 7.07.17.27.3 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. ISBN 0 460 86048 8 (1990-00-00)
- ? Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd ISBN 0-584-10141-4 (1977-00-00)
- ? Hitchcock. C. L. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press (1955-00-00)
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