Glaucium acutidentatum
Glaucium acutidentatum, commonly known as the Azure Stemmed Herb, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Native to high-altitude ecosystems, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Traditional healers have long utilized its unique extracts to treat various ailments, marking it as a botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Glaucium acutidentatum
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Papaveraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Glaucium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glaucium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glaucium acutidens, is referred to by the common name ماميثا مدببة الأسنان in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ماميثا مدببة الأسنان | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Glaucium acutidentatum, exhibits a highly specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this vast territory, the species is specifically documented to grow in Türkiye. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant may be endemic to certain environmental conditions found there. Consequently, its survival is closely linked to the unique ecological landscapes of the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glaucium acutidentatum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aporphine, coumarins, fatty acids, flavonoids, glaucine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aporphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glaucium acutidentatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |