Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
armeniacum
ID:
1090935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 83 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090273

Common Names

  • Papaver armeniacum
  • Armenian Poppy
  • Flanders Poppy

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Description

Papaver armeniacum (also called Armenian Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has lobed leaves and orange-red flowers, and is found in meadows, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver armeniacum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Papaver armeniacum sub. microstigmum (Boiss.) Kadereit
Papaver armeniacum sub. pilgerianum (Fedde) Kadereit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver armeniacum has large, orange-red, poppy-like flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver armeniacum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.

Where to Find Papaver armeniacum

Papaver armeniacum 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-24000027: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.