Glaucium oxylobum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Glaucium oxylobum var. paucilobatum
• Glaucium elegantissimum
• Glaucium golestanicum
• Glaucium oxylobum subsp. rechingeri
• Glaucium paucilobatum
• Glaucium pulchrum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Glaucium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several regions of Central and Western Asia. Within the realm of Central Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Moving into Western Asia, its natural range extends significantly into Afghanistan. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the landscapes of Iran. Consequently, its presence is concentrated across these four distinct national borders.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Glaucium oxylobum is characterized by its adaptation to rugged and arid environments, specifically thriving within mountains, semi-desert regions, and stony places. It is typically found inhabiting high-altitude terrains where the soil is often rocky or mineral-rich, favoring well-drained substrates. The species maintains a specific vertical distribution within these ecosystems, with an average elevational range of approximately 1300 m AMSL.

Elevational range mean:

1300 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, semidesert, stony places

Life history

The life history of Glaucium oxylobum is characterized by a biennial lifecycle, meaning the plant typically completes its biological development over a period of two years. During its first year, the plant focuses on vegetative growth, establishing a robust root system and developing a basal rosette of leaves to accumulate necessary energy reserves. In the second year, the plant transitions into its reproductive phase, producing elongated stems and distinctive, vibrant flowers to facilitate seed production. Once the seeding process is complete, the life cycle of the individual plant concludes, contributing to the local seed bank for future generations.

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Glaucium oxylobum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant typically exhibits a low-growing stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.3 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.3 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Glaucium oxylobum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that dictates its reproductive window. The flowering process typically commences in April, marking the beginning of its active reproductive period. This period continues through the spring months until the flowering phase reaches its conclusion in May. While the specific timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions, these months serve as the primary timeframe for the plant's floral development and subsequent seed production.

Flowering time :

Apr

Flowering time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Glaucium oxylobum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protopine, Bulbocapnine, Corydine, Dicentrine, Glaucine.

protopine

1. Lloydia
2. Fitoterapia

Bulbocapnine

1. Lloydia

Corydine

1. Lloydia

Dicentrine

1. Fitoterapia

Glaucine

1. Fitoterapia

Isocorydine

1. Lloydia

alpha-Allocryptopine

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Glaucium oxylobum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract.

Methanolic extract

1. Fitoterapia