Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
aculeatum
ID:
481271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 92 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480603

Common Names

  • Aculeatum Poppy
  • Papaver aculeatum
  • Aculeatum Papaver

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Synonyms

  • Papaver horridum DC. [unknown]
  • Papaver nudum Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Papaver multiflorum Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Papaver gariepinum Burch. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Papaver aculeatum (also called Prickly 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 aculeatum 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 aculeatum 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 aculeatum 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 aculeatum

Papaver aculeatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Papaver aculeatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver aculeatum?

Papaver aculeatum

What is the common name of Papaver aculeatum?

Sharp-spined Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver aculeatum?

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,

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