Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
paucistaminum
ID:
481530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tolm. & V.V.Petrovsky

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 58: 1129 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480862

Common Names

  • Few-stamen Poppy
  • Few-stamen Poppies
  • Few-stamen Corn Poppy

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Description

Papaver paucistaminum (also called Few-Stamen 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 paucistaminum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver paucistaminum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver paucistaminum 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 paucistaminum

Papaver paucistaminum can be found in the wild in Central Asia.

Papaver paucistaminum FAQ

What type of plant is Papaver paucistaminum?

Papaver paucistaminum is a species of poppy.

What is the natural habitat of Papaver paucistaminum?

Papaver paucistaminum is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

What is the flower color of Papaver paucistaminum?

The flowers of Papaver paucistaminum 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

Alexandr Innokentevich Tolmatchew (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tolm.' in the authors string.
V.V. Petrovsky (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.V.Petrovsky' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673651-1: Based on the initial data import