Papaver uintaense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uintaense
ID:
491078
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Welsh
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Utah Fl. , ed. 3: 475 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490410
Common Names
- Uintaense Poppy
- Papaver uintaense
- Uintaense Poppy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papaver uintaense (also called Uinta Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is native to the western United States, in the states of Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. It is found in dry, rocky, and often sandy soils, typically in open stands.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver uintaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papaver uintaense has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Papaver uintaense is a small, perennial poppy native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Papaver uintaense
Papaver uintaense can be found in the wild in the western United States, including Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Papaver uintaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papaver uintaense?
Papaver uintaense
What is the natural habitat of Papaver uintaense?
Temperate grasslands
What is the flower color of Papaver uintaense?
White
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
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437352-2: Based on the initial data import