Macleaya
Macleaya, commonly known as the Plume Poppy, is a striking perennial herb celebrated for its architectural foliage and dramatic, upright flower spikes. Native to East Asia, this ornamental plant offers a unique blend of botanical elegance and historical interest, making it a captivating addition to any sophisticated garden landscape.
- Scientific name: Macleaya
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Macleaya | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macleaya has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chelerythrine, sanguinarine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macleaya has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |