Papaver rhoeas
Common poppy
Papaver rhoeas, commonly known as the corn poppy, is a striking annual wildflower celebrated for its vibrant scarlet petals. Historically significant in traditional medicine, this resilient plant is recognized for its soothing properties. It grows wild in agricultural fields, adding a splash of brilliant color to many natural landscapes.
- Scientific name: Papaver rhoeas
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ranunculales, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Specifically, it is 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Papaver rhoeas, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Luxembourgish, it is called Feierblumm, while in several Chinese linguistic contexts, including Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese (zh-hk), and Mainland Chinese (zh-cn), it is known as 虞美人.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Feierblumm | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 虞美人 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 虞美人 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 虞美人 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 虞美人 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 虞美人 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 虞美人 | Wikidata |
| bo | དཔྱིད་མཛེས་མེ་ཏག | Wikidata |
| pl | Mak polny | Wikidata |
| eu | Mitxoleta | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely recognized for its presence across various parts of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. Its distribution extends further north into the landscapes of Norway and Finland. Additionally, the species is well-established within the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations highlight the specific northern range of Papaver rhoeas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the corn poppy, is characterized by its striking and delicate botanical structures. The most visually prominent features are its vibrant, papery petals, which typically exhibit a deep scarlet hue. These petals are an integral part of the large, solitary flowers that bloom atop slender, hairy stems. In herbal and botanical contexts, the medicinal utility often involves the use of the aerial parts, which encompass everything above the ground, including the stems, leaves, and the blossoms themselves.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| petals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Papaver rhoeas has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca2+, anthocyanins, benzophenanthridine, benzylisoquinoline, coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca2+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzophenanthridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzylisoquinoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mastoparan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oripavine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protoberberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Papaver rhoeas has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Papaver rhoeas has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antidepressant, chronic diseases, cough, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sleep disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| struvite crystal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |