blue Himalayan poppy
Meconopsis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blue Himalayan poppy, scientifically known as Meconopsis, is a breathtaking perennial celebrated for its striking, sky-blue petals. Native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, this rare botanical treasure thrives in cool, moist environments. Its ethereal beauty and unique pigmentation make it a highly coveted specimen for specialist gardeners worldwide.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Asiatic Poppies · Blue Poppies
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Asiatic poppies
- Blue Poppies
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MeconopsisRegional and Traditional Names
German:
- Scheinmohn
- Scheinmohne
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Meconopsis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Meconopsis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct mountainous regions. In China, its range extends through the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It is also found in the high-altitude areas of Qinghai and Tibet. Furthermore, the species inhabits the Eastern Himalaya within the Indian Subcontinent. These diverse locations highlight the plant's preference for specific alpine environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | Tibet |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Meconopsis has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Antitussive, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Antitumor
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Antitussive
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Hepatoprotective
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Conditions
Meconopsis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hepatitis.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatitis
- The American journal of Chinese medicine