Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
481599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boivin ex Bél.) Meikle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 545 (1956 publ. 1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480931

Common Names

  • Papaver minus
  • Minus Papaver
  • Papaver Minus

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Description

Papaver minus (also called Lesser 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 minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver minus 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 minus 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 minus

Papaver minus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas such as Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Papaver minus FAQ

What type of plant is Papaver minus?

Papaver minus is a species of poppy.

What is the natural habitat of Papaver minus?

Papaver minus is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the flower color of Papaver minus?

The flowers of Papaver minus 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,

References

Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.
Charles Paulus Bélanger (1805-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bél.' in the authors string.
Louis Hyacinthe Boivin (1808-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boivin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673607-1: Based on the initial data import