Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
maschukense
ID:
481582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mikheev

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 84(8): 105 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480914

Common Names

  • Papaver maschukense
  • Maschukense Papaver
  • Papaver Maschukense

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Description

Papaver maschukense (also called Maschuke Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a short stem and large, lobed leaves. The flowers are usually red or orange and have a single row of petals. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver maschukense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver maschukense is a cup-shaped bloom with four petals, usually white or pink in colour. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver maschukense is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Papaver maschukense

Papaver maschukense is native to Central Asia and can be found in areas such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Papaver maschukense FAQ

What type of plant is Papaver maschukense?

Papaver maschukense is a species of poppy.

What is the natural habitat of Papaver maschukense?

Papaver maschukense is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the flower color of Papaver maschukense?

The flowers of Papaver maschukense are white or pink in color.

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,