Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
umbonatum
ID:
481408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 11 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480740

Common Names

  • Umbonatum Poppy
  • Papaver umbonatum
  • Umbonatum Papaver

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Synonyms

  • Papaver stylatum Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]
  • Papaver subpiriforme Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver syriacum Boiss. & Blanche [unknown]

Description

Papaver umbonatum (also called Umbonate Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is native to western China and is found in rocky meadows at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and bears solitary, cup-shaped, yellow flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver umbonatum is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver umbonatum has large, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver umbonatum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Papaver umbonatum

Papaver umbonatum can be found in the wild in Central Asia.

Papaver umbonatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver umbonatum?

Papaver umbonatum

What is the common name of Papaver umbonatum?

Umbonate Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver umbonatum?

It is native to the mountains of central and western China

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,