Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
sheperdi
ID:
481670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post ex Dinsm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Syria , ed. 2, 1: 32 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481002

Common Names

  • Papaver sheperdi
  • Shepherd's Poppy
  • Sheperdi Poppy

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Description

Papaver sheperdi (also called Shepherd's 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 sheperdi 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

The flower of Papaver sheperdi is a single, bright yellow petal with a dark red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver sheperdi is a species of poppy native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in a mixture of sand, loam, and compost. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Papaver sheperdi

Papaver sheperdi is native to Central Asia and can be found in areas such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Papaver sheperdi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver sheperdi?

Papaver sheperdi

What is the common name of Papaver sheperdi?

Shepherd's Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver sheperdi?

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

George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
John Edward Dinsmore (1862-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinsm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673718-1: Based on the initial data import