Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum
Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum, is a distinctive perennial poppy native to the Armenian Highlands. Renowned for its striking floral displays, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its unique phytochemical profile, exploring potential therapeutic applications and its role in traditional medicinal practices within its habitat.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Papaver Armeniacum Var. Floribundum · Papaver Floribundum Var. Holosericeophyllum · 17 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacumSynonyms
- Papaver armeniacum var. floribundum
- Papaver floribundum var. holosericeophyllum
- Papaver caucasicum var. stenocarpum
- Papaver armeniacum var. fugax
- Papaver armeniacum var. caucasicum
- Papaver armeniacum f. linearilobum
- Papaver fugax var. platydiscus
- Papaver tauricum
- Papaver triniifolium
- Papaver ramosissimum
- Papaver ramosissimum
- Papaver roopianum
- Papaver cylindricum
- Papaver virgatum
- Papaver urbanianum
- Papaver hyoscyamifolium
- Papaver floribundum
- Papaver fugax
- Papaver sjunicicum
Sources: 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. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Papaver, categorized as the subspecies armeniacum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Caucasus and Western Asia. In the Caucasus region, its presence is noted throughout the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus. Moving into Western Asia, it can be found spanning across the territories of Türkiye and Iraq. Additionally, the species has a significant distribution within the country of Iran. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of this medicinal subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ( -)-alpha-Narcotine, (+)-Triniifoline, (-)-Mecambrine, Miltanthaline, NARCEINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ( -)-alpha-Narcotine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Triniifoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Mecambrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Miltanthaline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NARCEINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THEBAINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| codeine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
( -)-alpha-Narcotine
- Planta medica
(+)-Triniifoline
- Planta medica
(-)-Mecambrine
- Planta medica
Miltanthaline
- Planta medica
NARCEINE
- Planta medica
THEBAINE
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
codeine
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences