poppies
Papaver · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Poppies, scientifically known as Papaver, is a diverse genus of flowering plants renowned for their striking beauty and profound medicinal properties. While celebrated in gardens, many species contain potent alkaloids used to develop essential analgesics and sedatives, playing a vital, historical role in modern pharmacology and pain management.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Poppy · Poppies
- Scientific synonyms
- Parameconopsis · Afropapaver · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- poppy
- Poppies
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PapaverSynonyms
- Parameconopsis
- Afropapaver
- Calomecon
- Cerastites
- Closterandra
- Stylomecon
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Amapola
- Adormideras
- Amapolas
- Amapola
German:
- Mohn
- Mohn
French:
- pavot
- Œillette
- pavot d'Islande
- oeillette
- Pavot
- Pavots et Coquelicots
- Pavot
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Papaveraceae and falls under the genus Papaver.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its presence extends further north to the landscapes of Finland. In the Atlantic region, the species is also established within Great Britain. Finally, the distribution includes the island nations of Iceland and Ireland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Papaver has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include codeine, morphine, Oripavine, SANGUINARINE, THEBAINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| codeine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oripavine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SANGUINARINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THEBAINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
codeine
- Scientific data
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
morphine
- Scientific data
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Oripavine
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
SANGUINARINE
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
THEBAINE
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Preparations
Papaver has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts
- Journal of analytical methods in chemistry