Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
piptostigma
ID:
1332609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bien. ex Fedde

Source:
ipni

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 104: 336 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345063


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Description

Papaver piptostigma (also called the mountain poppy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow, four-petalled flower. It grows in rocky areas and alpine meadows at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver piptostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver piptostigma is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver piptostigma is a tropical perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Papaver piptostigma

Papaver piptostigma is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates.

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

Friedrich Karl Georg Fedde (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fedde' in the authors string.
Theophil Bienert (1833-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bien.' in the authors string.