Achillea borealis var. borealis
Achillea borealis var. borealis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Achillea borealis var. borealis, is a hardy perennial native to northern latitudes. A member of the Asteraceae family, this botanical variety is distinguished by its delicate white florets and aromatic foliage. Traditionally valued for its restorative properties, it remains a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Achillea borealis var. borealisSynonyms
- Achillea millefolium var. gigantea
- Achillea millefolium var. pacifica
- Achillea millefolium var. lanulosa
- Achillea millefolium f. rubicunda
- Achillea millefolium subsp. lanulosa
- Achillea lanulosa var. eradiata
- Achillea lanulosa
- Achillea lanulosa f. peroutkyi
- Achillea pacifica
- Achillea eradiata
- Achillea fusca
- Achillea megacephala
- Achillea gigantea
- Achillea lanulosa f. rubicunda
- Achillea puberula
- Achillea millefolium var. fulva
- Achillea lanulosa var. alpicola
- Achillea borealis f. fusca
- Achillea borealis var. fusca
- Achillea angustissima
- Achillea subalpina
- Achillea lanulosa var. arachnoidea
- Achillea millefolium var. puberula
- Achillea millefolium var. litoralis
- Achillea millefolium var. fusca
- Achillea millefolium var. megacephala
- Achillea lanulosa subsp. alpicola
- Achillea millefolium var. alpicola
- Achillea laxiflora
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Achillea. Specifically, it is identified by the variety borealis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Achillea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct northern regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within Germany. The species also extends into the Russian Far East, specifically found in Kamchatka and Magadan. Moving across the ocean, it inhabits parts of Subarctic America, including the Aleutian Islands. Finally, its range reaches into the vast territory of Alaska.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka |
| Russian Far East | Magadan |
| Subarctic America | Aleutian Is. |
| Subarctic America | Alaska |
| Subarctic America | Nunavut |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories |
| Subarctic America | Yukon |
| Western Canada | Alberta |
| Western Canada | British Columbia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Achillea borealis var. borealis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
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