Achillea abrotanoides
Achillea abrotanoides, commonly known as yellow yarrow, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its bright yellow flower heads, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its aromatic properties and therapeutic potential, often utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive and inflammatory health.
- Scientific name: Achillea abrotanoides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Achillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Achillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found primarily within the specific regions of Southeastern Europe. Its presence is documented across the country of Albania, where it grows in suitable habitats. It also maintains a distribution within the territories of Greece. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout the northwestern Balkan Peninsula. These locations highlight its concentrated range within this particular corner of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea abrotanoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include morin, naringenin, p-hydroxybenzoic, rosmarinic acid, salicylic.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| morin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea abrotanoides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |