Achillea conferta
Achillea conferta, commonly known as a member of the yarrow family, is a resilient perennial herb valued for its unique botanical properties. Native to specific regional habitats, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical interest, potentially containing bioactive compounds that contribute to its traditional use in various medicinal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Achillea conferta
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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, known as Achillea conferta, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing across the landscapes of Iran. The species also inhabits various parts of Iraq. Furthermore, its presence extends to the territories of Lebanon and Syria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea conferta has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, epigallocatechin, flavonoids, hesperidin, isorhamnetin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea conferta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea conferta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, esophageal cancer, redroot pigweed.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esophageal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| redroot pigweed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |