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obovata

Taxon

Paeonia obovata Maxim.

Protologue Prim. Fl. Amur. 29. 1859BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
All4var. obovata1
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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (47).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (47).JPG

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (41).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (41).JPG

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (46).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (46).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (35).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (35).JPG

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (44).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (44).JPG

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (39).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (39).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (48).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (48).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (42).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (42).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (36).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (36).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (45).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (45).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (40).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (40).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (37).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (37).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (34).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (34).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (38).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (38).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (33).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (32).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (43).JPG

Paeonia japonica--Japan. Myoko-Togakushi N. P. Sasagamine to Shimidzuga-ike. 26 May 2016. DSC04604 (43).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (96).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (96).JPG

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (107).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (107).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (106).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (106).JPG

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (78).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (78).JPG

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (90).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (90).JPG

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (94).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (94).JPG

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (167).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (167).JPG

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (111).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (111).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (81).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (81).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (171).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (171).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (79).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (79).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (76).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (76).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (75).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (75).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (82).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (82).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (109).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (109).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (104).JPG

Paeonia, Boufford, D 43633--China. Sichuan. LiXian. MiYaLuo. 9 May 2014. DSC04513 (104).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Global range is not yet available in Plants of the World Online. Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 3 countries.

Distribution

Paeonia obovata

var. obovata

Occurrences

Not collected

May 26, 2016

Location

Japan, Honshu, Niigata (Shinano, Kamiminochi, Nojiri)

36.848667, 138.137194

Location Remarks

Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. Suginosawa. Road 280 (on Google Maps) east to parking for trail to Naena-taki (waterfall). 785 m elev.

Collectors

David E. Boufford, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Open places in the woods with Cardiocrinum.

No collection number

May 1, 2005

Location

France (Le Jardin Botanique du Montet)

Location Remarks

100 rue du Jardin Botanique, Nancy

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

May 1, 2005

Location

France (Le Jardin Botanique du Montet)

Location Remarks

100 rue du Jardin Botanique, Nancy

Collectors

No collectors specified

Boufford, D 43633

May 9, 2014

Identified as

Paeonia obovata var. obovata

Location

China, Sichuan, Ngawa (Heishui, Heishui County)

32.103056, 102.811111

Location Remarks

Heishui Xian. W of the city of Heishui on provincial road S302 near Shashiduo Xiang. Along stream at base of mixed forest of Acer (3 species), Betula, Abies, Picea, Sorbus, Salix, Taxus, with Hippophaë immediately along stream and mixed shrub understory and rich herb layer; soil dark and moist. 2675 m elev.

Collectors

David E. Boufford, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Davidson, Yun-Dong Gao, Qiuyun (Jenny) Xiang

Notes

In open in cut-over clearings and on shaded slopes and around ledges in shade. Tepals white; filaments red; anthers white; ovary green, glabrous; stigmas red.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Family

Paeoniaceae

Genus

Paeonia

Specific Epithet

obovata

Authorship

Maxim.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.6

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.1

Global rank

#284,683 of 335,497

Top 85%

Extinction probability

11%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →

Synonyms (2)

Paeonia japonica (Makino) Miyabe & H.Takeda

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

Paeonia oreogeton S.Moore

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy