Papaver variegatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegatum
ID:
481416
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Arktich. Fl. SSSR 7: 20 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480748
Common Names
- Variegated Poppy
- Papaver variegatum
- Variegated Papaver
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papaver variegatum (also called Variegated 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 variegatum 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 variegatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Papaver variegatum 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 variegatum
Papaver variegatum can be found in the wild in Central Asia.
Papaver variegatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papaver variegatum?
Papaver variegatum
What is the common name of Papaver variegatum?
Variegated Poppy
What is the natural habitat of Papaver variegatum?
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,
References
Alexandr Innokentevich Tolmatchew (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tolm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896012-1: Based on the initial data import