Aedes (Macleaya)
Macleaya · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aedes (Macleaya), scientifically known as Macleaya, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it contains potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological potential offers exciting insights into natural remedies and future advancements in botanical medicine.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Plume-Poppy · Tree-Celandine · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Marzaria
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- plume-poppy
- tree-celandine
- Plume-poppies
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MacleayaSynonyms
- Marzaria
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Federmohn
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Macleaya.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Macleaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Germany as well as the Czechia-Slovakia border region. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can be found growing in Romania. Its range extends further into Eastern Europe, where it inhabits parts of Ukraine. Finally, the geographical reach of Macleaya concludes in Asia, specifically within South-Central China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Macleaya has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SANGUINARINE, chelerythrine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| SANGUINARINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chelerythrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
SANGUINARINE
- Tsitologiia
chelerythrine
- Tsitologiia
Activities
Macleaya has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antitumor
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| "Sanguirythrine" | Tsitologiia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |