Meconopsis
Blue himalayan poppy
Meconopsis, commonly known as the Himalayan poppy, is a striking medicinal plant native to the high altitudes of the Himalayas. Renowned for its vibrant, cup-shaped blooms, it contains unique alkaloids. Historically, these compounds have been studied for their potential therapeutic effects in treating various ailments and neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Meconopsis
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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, belonging to the genus Meconopsis, is known by various regional and linguistic names across the globe. In Chinese, it is referred to as 绿绒蒿属 (zh-hans), 綠絨篙屬 (zh-hant), and 綠絨篙屬 (zh-hk). In Poland, it is commonly called Mekonops (pl), while in Russia, it is identified as Меконопсис (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 绿绒蒿属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 綠絨篙屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 綠絨篙屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Mekonops | Wikidata |
| ru | Меконопсис | Wikidata |
| de | Scheinmohn | Wikidata |
| ja | メコノプシス属 | Wikidata |
| fa | شقایق آبی | Wikidata |
| sv | Bergvallmosläktet | Wikidata |
| zh | 绿绒蒿属 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Meconopsis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Antitussive, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Meconopsis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |