Japanese Wood Poppy
Glaucidium palmatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Japanese Wood Poppy, scientifically known as Glaucidium palmatum, is a delicate perennial prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its striking blooms, this plant offers unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized to support respiratory health and soothe inflammation, it serves as a fascinating bridge between botanical beauty and ancient medicinal wisdom.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Japanese Wood Poppy
- Scientific synonyms
- Hydrastis Jezoensis · Glaucidium Palmatum Var. Leucanthum · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Japanese Wood Poppy
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Glaucidium palmatumSynonyms
- Hydrastis jezoensis
- Glaucidium palmatum var. leucanthum
- Glaucidium pinnatum
- Glaucidium paradoxum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Glaucidium, which includes the species Glaucidium palmatum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within the unique environmental landscapes of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the nation of Japan. Within this region, the species occupies specific ecological niches that support its growth. This localized range indicates a specialized distribution pattern characteristic of many regional flora. Consequently, the geographical presence of Glaucidium palmatum remains limited to these particular Japanese territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Glaucidium palmatum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a stature that lacks significant structural rigidity. In terms of its physical composition, the plant is classified as non-woody, meaning it lacks the development of secondary xylem and true wood, resulting in a relatively soft and flexible stem structure typical of herbaceous species.
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Glaucidium palmatum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Chemicals
Glaucidium palmatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
coumarin
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters