Achillea aleppica
Achillea aleppica, commonly known as Aleppo Yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant has been traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Achillea aleppica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Achillea, where its species name is aleprica.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted specifically in Germany. Moving toward Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Iran. The distribution extends further through Iraq and the Levant region, covering Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its habitat includes the territory of Palestine, completing its spread across these areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea aleppica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea aleppica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, redroot pigweed.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| redroot pigweed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |