horned-poppy
Glaucium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Horned-poppy, scientifically known as Glaucium, is a striking perennial herb celebrated for its brilliant, cup-shaped flowers. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. While its striking appearance enhances landscapes, its medicinal potential lies in its complex chemical composition, offering intriguing possibilities for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Horned-Poppy
- Scientific synonyms
- Mosenthinia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- horned-poppy
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GlauciumSynonyms
- Mosenthinia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Glaucium (Cerambycidae)
German:
- Hornmohn
- Hornmohn
- Hornmohne
French:
- Glaucium (Cerambycidae)
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Glaucium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Benzylisoquinolines.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Benzylisoquinolines | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Benzylisoquinolines
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Glaucium has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypnotic, Laxative, Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Narcotic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypnotic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Narcotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypnotic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology
Laxative
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology
Analgesic
- Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology
Narcotic
- Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extracts | Journal of analytical methods in chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |