Arctic poppy
Oreomecon radicata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arctic poppy, scientifically known as Oreomecon radicata, is a resilient perennial found in the harsh, windswept tundra of the Arctic. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms, this specialist plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. Historically, it has been studied for its medicinal potential in treating inflammation and supporting cellular health.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Arctic Poppy · Rooted Poppy
- Scientific synonyms
- Papaver Nudicaule Var. Radicatum · Papaver Relictum Var. Steindorssonianum · 52 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Arctic poppy
- Rooted Poppy
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Oreomecon radicataSynonyms
- Papaver nudicaule var. radicatum
- Papaver relictum var. steindorssonianum
- Papaver radicatum subsp. relictum
- Papaver radicatum subsp. macrostigma
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. relicta
- Oreomecon radicata var. steindorssoniana
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. subglobosa
- Papaver radicatum var. intermedium
- Papaver radicatum subsp. faeroense
- Papaver radicatum subsp. avkoense
- Papaver radicatum subsp. stefanssonii
- Papaver relictum subsp. faeroense
- Papaver radicatum var. spitzbergense
- Papaver radicatum subsp. subglobosum
- Papaver nudicaule var. latilobatum
- Papaver nordhagenianum var. stefanssonii
- Papaver radicatum subsp. groevudalense
- Papaver radicatum subsp. oeksendalense
- Papaver radicatum subsp. gjaerevolli
- Papaver radicatum f. glabrifolium
- Papaver radicatum f. majus
- Papaver radicatum f. humile
- Papaver radicatum var. hispidum
- Papaver radicatum f. lobatum
- Papaver radicatum f. latifolium
- Papaver radicatum subsp. hyperboreum
- Papaver radicatum var. macrostigma
- Papaver radicatum subsp. steindorssonianum
- Papaver relictum
- Papaver relictum subsp. hyperboreum
- Papaver relictum var. islandicum
- Papaver radicatum f. lineatum
- Papaver nudicaule subsp. radicatum
- Papaver nordhagenianum subsp. faeroense
- Papaver nudicaule var. hartianum
- Papaver radicatum subsp. ovatilobum
- Papaver radicatum subsp. dovrense
- Papaver relictum var. stefanssonii
- Papaver nudicaule subsp. relictum
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. ovatiloba
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. stefanssoniana
- Oreomecon radicata var. avkoensis
- Oreomecon radicata var. faeroensis
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. hyperborea
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. knabeniana
- Oreomecon radicata var. macrostigma
- Oreomecon radicata subsp. oeksendalensis
- Papaver radicatum subsp. intermedium
- Papaver radicatum f. albiflorum
- Papaver nordhagenianum subsp. islandicum
- Papaver nordhagenianum
- Papaver stefanssonianum
- Papaver steindorssonianum
- Papaver radicatum
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Arktischer Mohn
French:
- Pavot arctique
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by its placement in 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, known as Oreomecon radicaata, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. Its presence can be identified in the rugged landscapes of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Furthermore, it is found growing within the territories of Norway and Sweden. The species also extends its range to the remote, arctic environment of Svalbard. Collectively, these locations highlight its preference for the northernmost parts of the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Oreomecon radicata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydrosanguinarine, SANGUINARINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dihydrosanguinarine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SANGUINARINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dihydrosanguinarine
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
SANGUINARINE
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India