Achillea eriophora
Achillea eriophora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Achillea eriophora, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its woolly foliage and delicate flowering heads, this plant offers unique therapeutic potential. Often studied for its bioactive compounds, it holds significant interest in traditional medicine and contemporary botanical research.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Achillea eriophoraSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Achillea, specifically as the species Achillea eriophora.
| 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, known scientifically as Achillea eriophora, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing natively in the country of Iran. Due to this restricted habitat, it is considered a localized component of the regional flora. Understanding this unique distribution is essential for researchers studying its natural ecological niche.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Achillea eriophora has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
Stem
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
Chemicals
Achillea eriophora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, phenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
phenol
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
Activities
Achillea eriophora has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, DNA-Protective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA-Protective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
Cytotoxic
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
DNA-Protective
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
Medicinal Uses
Achillea eriophora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood pressure.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| blood pressure | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |