Achillea collina
Achillea collina, commonly known as a species of yarrow, is a resilient medicinal herb native to specific Mediterranean regions. Characterized by its delicate, feathery foliage and clusters of small flowers, it has been traditionally utilized for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Achillea collina
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Achillea, which includes the species Achillea collina.
| 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 is primarily distributed across several regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Austria. Additionally, its range extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. The species is also documented throughout Germany and Hungary. Finally, its geographical presence includes parts of Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea collina has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include achillicin, arglanin, santamarin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| achillicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arglanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| santamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea collina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiphlogistic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiphlogistic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |