Achillea arabica
Achillea arabica, commonly known as Arabian Yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to the arid landscapes of North Africa and the Middle East. Renowned for its delicate, feathery foliage and clustered flowers, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Scientific name: Achillea arabica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Achillea as the species Achillea arabica.
| 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 broad distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within Germany. It also extends into Southwestern Europe, where it is found in both France and Spain. Moving toward the Balkans, the species is documented in Southeastern Europe, specifically in Bulgaria. Finally, its range reaches into Eastern Europe, encompassing parts of South European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Activities
Achillea arabica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Fungicide, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fungicide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |