Papaver pulvinatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinatum
ID:
481611
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. 24: 269 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480943
Common Names
- Papaver pulvinatum
- Pulvinatum Papaver
- Papaver Pulvinatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papaver pulvinatum (also called Cushion Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and it grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver pulvinatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Papaver pulvinatum sub. lenaense Tolm.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver pulvinatum is a cup-shaped bloom with four petals, usually white or pink in colour. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Papaver pulvinatum 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 pulvinatum
Papaver pulvinatum is native to Central Asia and can be found in areas such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Papaver pulvinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papaver pulvinatum?
Papaver pulvinatum
What is the common name of Papaver pulvinatum?
Cushion Poppy
What is the natural habitat of Papaver pulvinatum?
It is native to the Caucasus region, Turkey, and Iran
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673679-1: Based on the initial data import