Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
lapponicum
ID:
481055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tolm.) Nordh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) , Naturvidensk. Rekke 2: 45 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480387

Common Names

  • Lapponicum Poppy
  • Lapponicum Papaver
  • Lapponicum

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Synonyms

  • Papaver norvegicum N.Semenova [unknown]
  • Papaver hultenii Knaben [unknown]
  • Papaver radicatum lapponicum Tolm. [unknown]
  • Papaver radicatum tolmachevii Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Papaver tolmatchevii N.Semenova [unknown]
  • Papaver hultenii salmonicolor Knaben [unknown]

Description

Papaver lapponicum (also called Lapland 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 lapponicum 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 lapponicum sub. orientale Tolm.
Papaver lapponicum sub. jugoricum (Tolm.) Gudoschn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver lapponicum has white to pinkish flowers with 4-6 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver lapponicum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Papaver lapponicum

Papaver lapponicum can be found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

Papaver lapponicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver lapponicum?

Papaver lapponicum

What is the common name of Papaver lapponicum?

Lapp Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver lapponicum?

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,

References

Alexandr Innokentevich Tolmatchew (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tolm.' in the authors string.
Rolf Nordhagen (1894-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673576-1: Based on the initial data import