Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 68: 82 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481031
Common Names
- Papaver rogersii
- Rogers' Poppy
- Rogersii Poppy
Description
Papaver rogersii (also called Rogers' 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 rogersii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papaver rogersii has a bright pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are rounded and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papaver rogersii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn and transplant the seedlings in spring.
Where to Find Papaver rogersii
Papaver rogersii is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.
Papaver rogersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papaver rogersii?
Papaver rogersii
What is the common name of Papaver rogersii?
Rogersii Poppy
What is the natural habitat of Papaver rogersii?
It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe
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,