Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 180 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480933
Common Names
- Papaver minutiflorum
- Minutiflorum Papaver
- Papaver Minutiflorum
Synonyms
- Papaver indigirkense Jurtzev [unknown]
Description
Papaver minutiflorum (also called Small-flowered Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and it grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver minutiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver minutiflorum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papaver minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum
Papaver minutiflorum is native to Central Asia and can be found in areas such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Papaver minutiflorum FAQ
What type of plant is Papaver minutiflorum?
Papaver minutiflorum is a species of poppy.
What is the natural habitat of Papaver minutiflorum?
Papaver minutiflorum is native to the Caucasus region.
What is the flower color of Papaver minutiflorum?
The flowers of Papaver minutiflorum 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,