Status:
valid
Authors:
Dubuis & Faurel
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 54: 102 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480860
Common Names
- Pasquier's Poppy
- Pasquier's Poppies
- Pasquier's Corn Poppy
Description
Papaver pasquieri (also called Pasquier's 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, white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver pasquieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver pasquieri is orange with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papaver pasquieri is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated from root cuttings. When grown from seed, it can take up to two years to flower. When propagated from root cuttings, it can take up to one year to flower. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining and that the plant is in a sunny location. It is also important to water regularly and to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Papaver pasquieri
Papaver pasquieri can be found in the wild in Central Asia.
Papaver pasquieri FAQ
What type of plant is Papaver pasquieri?
Papaver pasquieri is a species of poppy.
What is the natural habitat of Papaver pasquieri?
Papaver pasquieri is native to Europe, from France to Ukraine.
What is the flower color of Papaver pasquieri?
The flowers of Papaver pasquieri are 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
A. Dubuis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubuis' in the authors string.