Glaucium vitellinum
Glaucium vitellinum, commonly known as the Blue Vitelline, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it offers significant bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Glaucium vitellinum
- 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. 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, Glaucium vitellinum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the yellow horned poppy, while in German, it is known as der gelbe Hornmohn. In French, the species is called pavot jaune, and in Spanish, it is identified as amapola amarilla.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glaucium vitellinum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bulbocapnine, dicentrine, glaucine, isocorydine, muramine.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbocapnine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocorydine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| muramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetrahydropalmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |