Arctic poppy
Oreomecon nudicaulis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arctic poppy, scientifically known as Oreomecon nudicaulis, is a resilient perennial native to the harsh, windswept landscapes of the Arctic tundra. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms, this specialized plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized by indigenous communities for its unique medicinal properties in treating various ailments.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Arctic poppy
- Icelandic poppy
- Iceland Poppy
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Oreomecon nudicaulisSynonyms
- Papaver alpinum subsp. nudicaule
- Papaver nudicaule subsp. nudicaule
- Papaver alpinum var. nudicaule
- Papaver nudicaule
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Islandmohn
French:
- pavot d'Islande
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oreomecon nudicaulis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Papaveraceae and the genus Oreomecon.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Oreomecon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within northern Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found spanning from Buryatiya to the eastern reaches of Chitа. Its presence extends further north into the Irkutsk region and throughout the expansive landscape of Yakutiya. Additionally, the species is documented within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur area. Collectively, these locations define the natural range of Oreomecon nudicaulis across these rugged environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Yakutiya |
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Magadan |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Oreomecon nudicaulis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethylpyridine, CHELIDONINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethylpyridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHELIDONINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethylpyridine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
CHELIDONINE
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica