Meconopsis simplicifolia
Meconopsis simplicifolia, commonly known as the Himalayan poppy, is a striking perennial native to high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its brilliant yellow blooms, this plant holds significant botanical interest. While primarily admired for its aesthetic beauty, it remains a subject of study within traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Meconopsis simplicifolia
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Meconopsis simplicifolia, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 单叶绿绒蒿 (zh) or 野毛金莲 (zh), with regional variations including 单叶绿绒蒿 (zh-cn) and 單葉緑絨蒿 (zh-tw). In Icelandic, the species is called Brekkublásól (is).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 单叶绿绒蒿 | Wikidata |
| is | Brekkublásól | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 单叶绿绒蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 單葉緑絨蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野毛金莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several high-altitude regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the mountainous areas of Tibet. Its presence also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya range. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow throughout the country of Nepal. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the unique climates found in these Himalayan territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Meconopsis simplicifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-methoxydihydrosanguinarine, dihydrosanguinarine, norsanguinarine, oxysanguinarine, protopine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-methoxydihydrosanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrosanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norsanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxysanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| simplicifolianine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Meconopsis simplicifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Meconopsis simplicifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |