Glaucium
Glaucium, commonly known as Blue Globe Thistle, is a striking medicinal plant prized for its unique spherical blooms. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beyond its aesthetic charm, this resilient perennial offers therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, making it a botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Glaucium
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed 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 is known by various names depending on the region and language, though in this specific context, it is identified as Glaucium (Cerambycidae) across multiple linguistic groups. In French, it is referred to as Glaucium (Cerambycidae), while in Russian, the name remains Glaucium (Cerambycidae). Similarly, in Spanish, it is called Glaucium (Cerambycidae), and in Italian, it is documented as Glaucium (Cerambycidae). Finally, in Bulgarian, the designation is also Glaucium (Cerambycidae).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Glaucium (Cerambycidae) | Wikidata |
| ru | Glaucium (Cerambycidae) | Wikidata |
| es | Glaucium (Cerambycidae) | Wikidata |
| it | Glaucium (Cerambycidae) | Wikidata |
| bg | Glaucium (Cerambycidae) | Wikidata |
| ast | Glaucium (Cerambycidae) | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Great Britain. The species is also documented to inhabit the landscape of Ireland. Finally, its geographical range includes the territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glaucium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzylisoquinolines.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzylisoquinolines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glaucium has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypnotic, Laxative, Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Narcotic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypnotic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Narcotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |