Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
dubium
ID:
481090

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1196 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480422

Common Names

  • Long-headed Poppy
  • Long-headed Poppies
  • Long-headed Corn Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Papaver collinum Bogenh. ex Bisch. [unknown]
  • Papaver angustulum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Papaver apicigemmatum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver hirto-dubium Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver improperum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Papaver lamottei Boreau [unknown]
  • Papaver erroneum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver depressum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Papaver glaucioides H.Roux [unknown]
  • Papaver agreste E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Papaver vagum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver parviflorum Lam. [unknown]
  • Papaver obtusifolium Desf. [unknown]
  • Papaver medium L. [unknown]
  • Papaver maculosum Schur [unknown]
  • Papaver luteorubrum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver mixtum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver modestum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver raripilum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Cerastites dubius Gray [unknown]
  • Cerastites laciniatus Gray [unknown]
  • Papaver dubium austromoravicum (Kubát) Hörandl [unknown]
  • Papaver arenarium modestum (Jord.) Parsa [unknown]
  • Papaver albiflorum austromoravicum Kubát [unknown]

Description

Papaver dubium (also called Long-Headed 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 dubium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Papaver dubium sub. glabrum (Royle) Kadereit
Papaver dubium sub. lecoqii (Lamotte) Syme
Papaver dubium sub. stevenianum (Mikheev) Kubát & Šípošová

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver dubium 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 dubium 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 dubium

Papaver dubium is native to Europe, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Germany, and the UK.

Papaver dubium FAQ

What type of soil does Papaver dubium prefer?

Papaver dubium prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Papaver dubium?

Papaver dubium prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Papaver dubium need?

Papaver dubium 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,

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