Farrer's lampshade-poppy
Meconopsis integrifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Farrer's lampshade-poppy, scientifically known as Meconopsis integrifolia, is a striking, high-altitude perennial endemic to the Himalayas. Renowned for its dramatic, large, cup-shaped flowers, this rare botanical gem thrives in moist, alpine environments. While primarily celebrated for its stunning ornamental beauty, it remains a subject of interest in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Farrer'S Lampshade-Poppy · Yellow Poppywort · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Cathcartia Integrifolia · Papaver Przewalskii
Names
Common Names
- Farrer's lampshade-poppy
- yellow poppywort
- Yellow Chinese poppy
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- gelbhaariger Scheinmohn
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Meconopsis integrifoliaSynonyms
- Cathcartia integrifolia
- Papaver przewalskii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family within the genus Meconopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Meconopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Meconopsis integrifolia, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of East Asia. It is found within the South-Central areas of China, where it adapts to local environmental conditions. The species also extends into the North-Central parts of China, covering a significant breadth of the country's territory. Furthermore, its presence is documented in the high-altitude province of Qinghai. Finally, the plant is a notable part of the natural flora found throughout the Tibet region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Meconopsis integrifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
luteolin
- International journal of molecular sciences
quercetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Activities
Meconopsis integrifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Meconopsis integrifolia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, NAFLD, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, edema, pneumonia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |