Achillea falcata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Santolina falcata
• Achillea sulphurea
• Ptarmica cristata
• Achillea damascena

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Achillea, specifically as the species Achillea falcata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Achillea falcata, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Western Asian region. It is primarily found within the territories of Iraq and Türkiye. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends through the Levant, specifically covering Lebanon and Syria. The species can also be identified within the borders of Palestine. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these distinct Mediterranean and Middle Eastern landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Achillea falcata is characterized by its growth form as a subshrub and an herbaceous plant, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. It is a self-supporting species that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, maintaining its upright posture independently. The plant is terrestrial in its ecological niche, functioning as an independent organism rather than an epiphyte or a parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Achillea falcata is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit specific quantitative variations in weight. The reproductive output of this species is defined by a seed mass that fluctuates within a relatively narrow range, with a recorded mean seed mass of 0.000302 g. Detailed measurements of individual seeds reveal a minimum seed mass of 0.00012 g and a maximum seed mass of 0.00076 g. This distribution of seed mass is a critical component of its dispersal and establishment strategy, ensuring that the progeny are equipped to navigate its specific ecological niche.

Seed mass max:

0.00076 g

Seed mass mean:

0.000302 g

Seed mass min:

0.00012 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Achillea falcata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-Hydroxy-3-methoxyisosecotanapartholide, Chrysartemin B, Rupin A, isosecotanapartholide.

8-Hydroxy-3-methoxyisosecotanapartholide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chrysartemin B

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Rupin A

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

isosecotanapartholide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Achillea falcata has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include colon cancer, colorectal cancer.

Colon cancer

1. Journal of natural medicines

Colorectal cancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Achillea falcata has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Achillea falcata extracts, methanol whole plant.

Achillea falcata extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Methanol whole plant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology