Papaver glaucum
Papaver glaucum, commonly known as the glaucous poppy, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its striking blue-green foliage and delicate petals, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized in traditional practices to address various ailments, offering a fascinating glimpse into alpine botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Papaver glaucum
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ranunculales, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Papaver.
| 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, known as Papaver glaucum, exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Germany. Moving toward Western Asia, it is widely distributed throughout Iran and Iraq. The species also populates the mountainous landscapes of the Lebanon-Syria border region. Finally, its range extends significantly across the diverse terrain of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Papaver glaucum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include codeine, morphine, palaudine, papaverine, thebaine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| codeine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palaudine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| papaverine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thebaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |