Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
rubroaurantiacum
ID:
481701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Steud.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. ed. 2, 2: 266 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481033

Common Names

  • Papaver rubroaurantiacum
  • Red-Orange Poppy
  • Rubroaurantiacum Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Papaver changaicum Kamelin [unknown]
  • Papaver ledebourianum C.E.Lundstr. [unknown]

Description

Papaver rubroaurantiacum (also called Red-orange 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 rubroaurantiacum 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 rubroaurantiacum has a bright orange-red 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver rubroaurantiacum 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 rubroaurantiacum

Papaver rubroaurantiacum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Papaver rubroaurantiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver rubroaurantiacum?

Papaver rubroaurantiacum

What is the common name of Papaver rubroaurantiacum?

Rubroaurantiacum Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver rubroaurantiacum?

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,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673699-1: Based on the initial data import