Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
arachnoideum
ID:
480988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadereit

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 250 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480320

Common Names

  • Arachnoideum Poppy
  • Granadilla de Aracnoideum
  • Granadilla de Aracnoideum

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Description

Papaver arachnoideum (also called Spider Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and white, pink, or purple flowers with a hairy calyx. It grows in dry and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver arachnoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver arachnoideum is a single, bright yellow petal with a dark red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver arachnoideum 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 arachnoideum

Papaver arachnoideum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Papaver arachnoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver arachnoideum?

Papaver arachnoideum

What is the common name of Papaver arachnoideum?

Spider Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver arachnoideum?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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,