Papaver
Papaver, commonly known as the poppy, is a genus of flowering plants renowned for its striking blooms and profound medicinal significance. Historically utilized for pain relief and sedation, its alkaloids serve as vital precursors in pharmacology. Beyond their aesthetic beauty, these plants remain central to modern anesthetic and analgesic studies.
- Scientific name: Papaver
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | 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 |
Chemicals
Papaver has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include codeine, morphine, oripavine, sanguinarine, thebaine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| codeine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oripavine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thebaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |