Achillea eriophora
Achillea eriophora, commonly known as a species of yarrow, is a distinctive medicinal plant characterized by its woolly foliage and delicate floral structures. Valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic properties, this resilient herb offers unique phytochemical profiles, making it a subject of interest for botanical research.
- Scientific name: Achillea eriophora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea eriophora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, phenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea eriophora has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, DNA-Protective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA-Protective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea eriophora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood pressure.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |