Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pseudocanescens
ID:
1090977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Popov

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 7: 749 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090315

Common Names

  • Papaver pseudocanescens
  • False Poppy
  • False Papaver

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Description

Papaver pseudocanescens (also called False Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has lobed leaves and white flowers, and is found in meadows, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver pseudocanescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver pseudocanescens has small, bright pink flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver pseudocanescens is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

Where to Find Papaver pseudocanescens

Papaver pseudocanescens can be found in Central Asia and the Middle East.

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,