Papaver bracteatum
Papaver bracteatum, commonly known as the bracteated poppy, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Renowned for containing high concentrations of alkaloids, it serves as a vital botanical resource in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology, offering significant therapeutic potential for pain management and various neurological treatments.
- Scientific name: Papaver bracteatum
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Papaver, specifically identified as Papaver bracteatum.
| 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Sweden. Moving southward, the species can be found throughout the Caucasus, including both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. Its range extends further into Western Asia, where it inhabits the landscapes of Türkiye. Finally, the distribution concludes with its documented occurrence in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Papaver bracteatum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include thebaine, codeine, morphine, BBE, COR.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thebaine | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| codeine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BBE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COR | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-tyrosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NCS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SAT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isothebaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl jasmonate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |