Glaucium oxylobum
Glaucium oxylobum, commonly known as the silver-leafed Glaucium, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique physiological properties, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic applications. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical composition is essential for exploring its role in traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Glaucium oxylobum
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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, Glaucium oxylobum, is known by various regional common names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is referred to as ماميثا حاجة الفصوص, while in Hebrew, its common name is פרגה קרחת.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ماميثا حادة الفصوص | Wikidata |
| he | פרגה קרחת | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Glaucium oxylobum, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals stored within the plant's visible growth to prepare various traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glaucium oxylobum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-allocryptopine, dicentrine, glaucine, protopine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-allocryptopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |