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Papaver setiferum

Papaver setiferum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Papaver setiferum, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Often utilized in traditional herbalism, it contains alkaloids known for their sedative and analgesic properties. This plant serves as a vital subject in pharmacological studies, exploring its potential for managing pain and sleep.

Family
Papaveraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Capsules · Dry Latex
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Papaver Orientale Var. Intermedium · Papaver Bracteatum Var. Pseudo-Orientale

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Papaver setiferum

Synonyms

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, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 exhibits a broad presence across several regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the countries of Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species can be found in Middle Europe. Specifically, its distribution encompasses the geographical area of Czechia-Slovakia.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Caucasus Transcaucasus WCVP
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Papaver somniferum, is highly valued for the specific components harvested from its structure for medicinal purposes. The most critical parts used in pharmaceutical production are the mature seed capsules, which are harvested once they have dried on the stem. From these capsules, a milky, dry latex is extracted, containing potent alkaloid compounds that serve as the primary source for various analgesic medications.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
capsules Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dry latex Journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Papaver setiferum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isothebaine, Orientalidine, Bracteolin, NARCEINE, OR1.

Chemicals reported in Papaver setiferum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isothebaine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Orientalidine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bracteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NARCEINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OR1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oripavine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salutaridine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THEBAINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
codeine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
morphine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isothebaine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences
  2. Lloydia

Orientalidine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences
  2. Lloydia

Bracteolin

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

NARCEINE

  1. Lloydia

OR1

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Oripavine

  1. Lloydia

Salutaridine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

THEBAINE

  1. Lloydia

codeine

  1. Lloydia

morphine

  1. Lloydia

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Dry latex Journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
capsules Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆