Glaucium flavum
Yellow horned poppy
Glaucium flavum, commonly known as Yellow Saw-wort, is a striking perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Distinguished by its fleshy, glaucous leaves and vibrant yellow composite flowers, this plant holds significant botanical interest. It is valued for its unique morphology and potential medicinal properties within traditional herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Glaucium flavum
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Finally, 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 flavum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Siwiec żółty, while in Russia, it is called Глауциум жёлткий. In Catalonia, the plant goes by the name cascall marí, and in Germany, it is known as Gelber Hornmohne. Additionally, in Azerbaijan, it is commonly called Sarı buynuzlalə.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Siwiec żółty | Wikidata |
| ru | Глауциум жёлтый | Wikidata |
| ca | cascall marí | Wikidata |
| de | Gelber Hornmohn | Wikidata |
| az | Sarı buynuzlalə | Wikidata |
| hsb | Žołty mak | Wikidata |
| ar | ماميثا صفراء | Wikidata |
| sv | Strandvallmo | Wikidata |
| da | Strand-Hornskulpe | Wikidata |
| gv | Barrag wuigh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence can be observed in the coastal areas of Denmark. It is also found throughout the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territories of Norway. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Glaucium flavum, possesses distinct morphological features across its various anatomical structures. The plant is characterized by a sturdy, branched stem that supports its upright growth habit. Below the surface, a deep and vigorous root system provides essential stability and nutrient absorption from its coastal habitats. The foliage consists of deeply lobed, grayish-green leaf structures that are typical of the species. Furthermore, the medicinal properties of the plant are often associated with its developing seeds, specifically within the fruit pericarp, which forms a capsule containing the reproductive elements.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit pericarps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glaucium flavum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glaucine, protopine, 3-O-methylarterenol, bulbocapnine, calcium.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glaucine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylarterenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbocapnine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chelidonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoboldine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitrogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glaucium flavum has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glaucium flavum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Cancer, analgesic, anti-cholinesterase, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-cholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematomas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |