Glaucium vitellinum
Glaucium vitellinum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Glaucium vitelliinum, scientifically known as Glaucium vitelliinum, is a striking perennial herb celebrated for its vibrant, cup-shaped flowers and silvery-blue foliage. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant offers unique therapeutic potential, providing a fascinating intersection between botanical beauty and natural medicinal properties for holistic wellness enthusiasts.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chelidonium Vitellinum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Glaucium vitellinumSynonyms
- Chelidonium vitellinum
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Glaucium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Glaucium vitellinum, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the native landscapes of Iran. Because it is localized to this particular area, it is considered an endemic or regional specialist. Understanding this narrow distribution is essential for researchers studying its ecological requirements.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Glaucium vitellinum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bulbocapnine, Dicentrine, Glaucine, Isocorydine, Muramine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbocapnine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dicentrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glaucine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isocorydine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Muramine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetrahydropalmatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bulbocapnine
- Lloydia
Dicentrine
- Lloydia
Glaucine
- Lloydia
Isocorydine
- Lloydia
Muramine
- Lloydia
protopine
- Lloydia
tetrahydropalmatine
- Lloydia