Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
orientale
ID:
481541

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 508 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480873

Common Names

  • Oriental Poppy
  • Oriental Poppies
  • Oriental Corn Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Papaver dzeghamicum Medw. [unknown]
  • Papaver grandiflorum Moench [unknown]
  • Papaver paucifoliatum (Trautv.) Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver monanthum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Calomecon orientalis Spach [unknown]
  • Papaver intermedium DC. [unknown]
  • Papaver orientale intermedium Grossh. [unknown]
  • Papaver lateritium monanthum (Trautv.) Kadereit [unknown]

Description

Papaver orientale (also called Oriental Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit, with dark green leaves and fragrant, single, red flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver orientale 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 orientale 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 orientale

Papaver orientale is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Papaver orientale FAQ

What type of plant is Papaver orientale?

Papaver orientale is a species of poppy.

What is the natural habitat of Papaver orientale?

Papaver orientale is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the flower color of Papaver orientale?

The flowers of Papaver orientale are red, pink, or white 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