Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
acrochaetum
ID:
481270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 7: 6 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480602

Common Names

  • Acrochaetum Poppy
  • Papaver acrochaetum
  • Acrochaetum Papaver

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Description

Papaver acrochaetum (also called Rock Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is native to western China and is found in rocky meadows at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and bears solitary, cup-shaped, yellow flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver acrochaetum is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver acrochaetum has bright pink, single flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver acrochaetum is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Papaver acrochaetum

Papaver acrochaetum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Papaver acrochaetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver acrochaetum?

Papaver acrochaetum

What is the common name of Papaver acrochaetum?

Acrochaete Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver acrochaetum?

It is native to the mountains of central and western China

Species in the Papaver genus

Papaver chelidoniifolium, Papaver chakassicum, Papaver clavatum, Papaver chionophilum, Papaver boissierianum, Papaver bourgeauanum, Papaver bracteatum, Papaver calcareum, Papaver californicum, Papaver cambricum, Papaver carmeli, Papaver curviscapum, Papaver bipinnatum, Papaver anadyrense, Papaver angustifolium, Papaver arachnoideum, Papaver anjuicum, Papaver ammophilum, Papaver arenarium, Papaver atlanticum, Papaver atrovirens, Papaver baitagense, Papaver bartuschianum, Papaver intercedens, Papaver involucratum, Papaver decaisnei, Papaver holophyllum, Papaver hypsipetes, Papaver humile, Papaver lapponicum, Papaver jacuticum, Papaver lateritium, Papaver lecoqii, Papaver laestadianum, Papaver laevigatum, Papaver detritophilum, Papaver dubium, Papaver dodecandrum, Papaver glaucum, Papaver godronii, Papaver gorgoneum, Papaver gracile, Papaver glabrum, Papaver halophilum, Papaver heterophyllum, Papaver alboroseum, Papaver acrochaetum, Papaver aculeatum, Papaver alberti, Papaver libanoticum,