Achillea clavennae
Achillea clavennae, commonly known as the clove-scented yarrow, is a distinctive perennial herb valued for its unique aromatic profile. Native to specific regions, this medicinal plant features fine, fern-like foliage and clusters of small flowers. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies for its soothing and antiseptic properties.
- Scientific name: Achillea clavennae
- 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 a member of the family Asteraceae and is classified under 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 exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can also be found in Southeastern Europe. Specifically, this region includes the countries of Albania and Italy. Consequently, the species occupies a diverse range of habitats stretching from central to southern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea clavennae has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, As, Ba, Ca, Cd.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ba | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |