Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
alboroseum
ID:
481118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hultén

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 5(2): 141 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480450

Common Names

  • White Rose Poppy
  • White Rose Poppies
  • White Rose Corn Poppy

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Description

Papaver alboroseum (also called White Poppy, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver alboroseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver alboroseum is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver alboroseum is a species of poppy native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in a mixture of sand, loam, and compost. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Papaver alboroseum

Papaver alboroseum can be found in the wild in Central Asia.

Papaver alboroseum FAQ

What type of soil does Papaver alboroseum prefer?

Papaver alboroseum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Papaver alboroseum?

Papaver alboroseum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Papaver alboroseum need?

Papaver alboroseum needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2560830: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.