Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
rupifragum
ID:
481707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 6 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481039

Common Names

  • Papaver rupifragum
  • Rough-Fruited Poppy
  • Rupifragum Poppy

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Description

Papaver rupifragum (also called Rock-breaking Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a short stem and large, lobed leaves. The flowers are usually red or orange and have a single row of petals. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver rupifragum 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 rupifragum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver rupifragum 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 rupifragum

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

Papaver rupifragum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver rupifragum?

Papaver rupifragum

What is the common name of Papaver rupifragum?

Rupifragum Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver rupifragum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2561605: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.