Achillea fragrantissima
Achillea fragrantissima, commonly known as fragrant yarrow, is a resilient perennial native to arid regions. Characterized by its aromatic, golden-yellow flower clusters, this plant offers significant medicinal potential. Traditionally used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it serves as a vital botanical resource in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Achillea fragrantissima
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Middle East and North Africa. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented in Egypt. The species also extends into Western Asia, where it can be found throughout Iraq. Its distribution continues through the Levant, specifically covering the regions of Lebanon-Syria and Palestine. Finally, it inhabits the Sinai Peninsula, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea fragrantissima has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artemisia ketone, 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-6,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone, 3-thujanone, Yomogi alcohol, achillolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artemisia ketone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-6,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-thujanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yomogi alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| achillolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-thujone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsiliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-thujone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea fragrantissima has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Inflammatory.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea fragrantissima has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Blastocystis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, arthritis.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Blastocystis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatobiliary diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |