Plant classification of peony The morphological characteristics of peony The distribution and cultural connotation of peony Cultivation The medicinal value of peony In China's traditional culture, peony is known as the "king of flowers". Its elegant, luxurious, national beauty and fragrance are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Which type of plant does peony belong to? This article will reveal the mystery of the plant identity of peony. The plant classification of peony, the scientific name is Paeonia suffruticosa, belongs to the genus Paeonia of the family Peoniaceae. The family Peoniaceae is an ancient plant family, mainly distributed in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. There are about 30 species in the world, and 24 species in our country. The genus Peony is the largest genus in the family Peony, including two plants: peony and peony. Among them, peony is a deciduous shrub and peony is a perennial herb.
Peony belongs to Angiospermae, Dicotyledoneae, Paeoniaceae, and Paeonia. Its plant classification status makes it one of the representative plants in the family Pooniaceae. Morphological characteristics of peony The peony plant is tall, with a height of 2-3 meters. Its leaves are dark green, alternate, and are in a wide oval or ovate-shaped oval shape. The flowers of peony are large and beautiful, with rich colors, including red, pink, white, purple and other colors. The petals are in multiple rings. The flower types include single, double, heavy, and floor. The flowering period of peony is relatively long, usually from April to May. It is an important ornamental flower in my country's spring. Distribution and cultivation of peony Peony originated in northwest China and was mainly distributed in Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Shandong and other places. With the development of artificial cultivation techniques, the distribution range of peony has gradually expanded and has now become an important ornamental plant in all parts of our country.
Peonies have a long history of cultivation. As early as the Book of Songs, there are records about peonies. Peonies prefer warm and humid climate, are cold and drought-tolerant, have lax requirements on soil, and are highly adaptable. During the cultivation process, attention should be paid to reasonable management measures such as fertilization, watering, and pruning to ensure the healthy growth of peonies. The cultural connotation of peony Peony has a very high status in my country's traditional culture. It is known as the "national beauty and fragrance" and the "flower of wealth". Peony symbolizes prosperity, good luck, and is a symbol of good fortune, wealth, and beauty. In ancient times, Peony was often used in court decorations, folk celebrations, and poems and songs by literati and literati, becoming an important part of the culture of the Chinese nation. The medicinal value of peony Peony not only has ornamental value, but also has medicinal value. Peony flowers, roots and leaves can be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing heat and toxic materials, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. In modern medicine, peony extract is widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, gynecological diseases, etc.
As a unique and famous flower in our country, peony plays a pivotal role in my country's botanical world and traditional culture with its unique plant identity, rich cultural connotation and medicinal value. Understanding the plant classification, morphological characteristics, distribution and cultivation of peony, and cultural connotation and medicinal value will help us better appreciate and inherit this beautiful plant.