Papaver tenuifolium
Papaver tenuifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Papaver tenuifolium, scientifically known as Papaver tenuifolium, is a resilient perennial herb valued for its medicinal potential. Native to specific rocky terrains, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, it offers intriguing pharmacological properties that continue to attract scientific interest in modern botanical research.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Papaver Oligactis · Papaver Oligophyllum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Papaver tenuifoliumSynonyms
- Papaver oligactis
- Papaver oligophyllum
Sources: Wikidata
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 identified by the genus Papaver, specifically as the species Papaver tenuifolium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Papaver tenuifolium, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Its primary occurrence is documented within the vast region of Western Asia. Within this territory, the species can be specifically located in the country of Iran. This distribution pattern highlights its adaptation to the particular environmental conditions found in that part of the world. Consequently, finding this medicinal plant requires focusing efforts on these particular landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Papaver tenuifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include THEBAINE, morphine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| THEBAINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
THEBAINE
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
morphine
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences