Papaver orientale
Papaver orientale, commonly known as the Oriental Poppy, is a stunning perennial celebrated for its large, papery blooms in vibrant shades of red, pink, and orange. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds historical significance in traditional herbalism, though its potent alkaloids require careful handling and expert medicinal application.
- Scientific name: Papaver orientale
- 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. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Papaver, specifically the species Papaver orientale.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be recorded in Finland, Sweden, and Great Britain. Moving toward the southern regions, it is also found within Southwestern Europe, specifically in Spain. Additionally, the species extends into Southeastern Europe, where it grows in Italy. Collectively, these locations highlight the varied environmental range inhabited by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Papaver orientale has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isothebaine, oripavine, thebaine, alpinigenine, codeine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isothebaine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oripavine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thebaine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpinigenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| codeine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narceine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orientalidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Papaver orientale has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Fungitoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fungitoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |