Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
dodecandrum
ID:
481092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Medik.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beob. 1783 : 307 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480424

Common Names

  • Giant Poppy
  • Giant Poppies
  • Giant Corn Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Roemeria schimperi C.Presl [unknown]
  • Roemeria orientalis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Roemeria pinnatifida Bél. [unknown]
  • Roemeria simplex Fedde [unknown]
  • Roemeria tenuifolia Pamp. [unknown]
  • Roemeria vermiculata Lehm. ex Sweet [unknown]
  • Roemeria violacea (Lam.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Roemeria argemonoides Pomel [unknown]
  • Roemeria bivalvis DC. [unknown]
  • Roemeria dodecandra (Forssk.) Stapf [unknown]
  • Roemeria hybrida (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Roemeria hybrida tenuifolia (Pamp.) Täckh. & Boulos [unknown]
  • Papaver bivalve (DC.) K.-F.Günther [unknown]
  • Chelidonium dodecandrum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Chelidonium violaceum Lam. [unknown]
  • Glaucium hybridum (L.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Glaucium integrifolium A.D.Li & Nabiev [unknown]
  • Glaucium mesopotamicum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Glaucium trivalve Moench [unknown]
  • Glaucium violaceum (Lam.) Juss. [unknown]
  • Roemeria hybrida dodecandra (Forssk.) Maire [unknown]
  • Roemeria hybrida velutino-eriocarpa Fedde [unknown]

Description

Papaver dodecandrum (also called Dodecandrous 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 dodecandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver dodecandrum 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 dodecandrum 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 dodecandrum

Papaver dodecandrum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Papaver dodecandrum FAQ

What type of soil does Papaver dodecandrum prefer?

Papaver dodecandrum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Papaver dodecandrum?

Papaver dodecandrum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Papaver dodecandrum need?

Papaver dodecandrum 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

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673485-1: Based on the initial data import