Achillea falcata
Achillea falcata, commonly known as the falcate yarrow, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Characterized by its uniquely curved, sickle-shaped leaves, this medicinal plant has long been valued in traditional ethnobotany for its potent bioactive compounds, offering therapeutic potential in treating inflammation and various ailments.
- Scientific name: Achillea falcata
- 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, 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.
| 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, 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea falcata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-hydroxy-3-methoxyisosecotanapartholide, chrysartemin B, isosecotanapartholide, rupin A.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hydroxy-3-methoxyisosecotanapartholide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysartemin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosecotanapartholide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rupin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea falcata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, colorectal cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |