Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
amurense
ID:
1090976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Busch) Karrer

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 50: 427 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090314

Common Names

  • Papaver amurense
  • Amur Poppy
  • Amur Papaver

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Description

Papaver amurense (also called Amur Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has lobed leaves and white flowers, and is found in meadows, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver amurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver amurense has large, bright pink flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver amurense is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

Where to Find Papaver amurense

Papaver amurense can be found in Central Asia and the Middle East.

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 tro-24000250: Based on the initial data import
Nikolay Bush (1869-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Busch' in the authors string.
Sigmund Karrer (1881-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karrer' in the authors string.