Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum
Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum, commonly known as the Armenian poppy, is a resilient perennial native to the mountainous regions of Armenia. Renowned for its striking blooms, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in folk remedies for its potent alkaloids and various therapeutic properties in regional medicine.
- Scientific name: Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Papaver | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |