Achillea borealis var. borealis
Achillea borealis var. borealis, commonly known as northern yarrow, is a resilient perennial native to northern latitudes. Renowned for its delicate, feathery foliage and clusters of tiny flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its soothing antiseptic and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Achillea borealis var. borealis
- 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. 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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Aleutian Is. | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Nunavut | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
Activities
Achillea borealis var. borealis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |