Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
paphium
ID:
1319966

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.V.Agab., Christodoulou & Hand

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 349 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332420


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Description

Papaver paphium (also called Paphian Poppy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish with yellow spots and are borne in a terminal raceme. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver paphium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver paphium is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver paphium is a herbaceous perennial native to India. It can be propagated through seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moderate watering.

Where to Find Papaver paphium

Papaver paphium is found in Turkey.

Papaver paphium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver paphium?

Papaver paphium

What is the common name of Papaver paphium?

Paphian Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver paphium?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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

Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.
Ralf Hand (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand' in the authors string.
Charalambos S. Christodoulou (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christodoulou' in the authors string.