Achillea fragrantissima

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Santolina fragrantissima
• Santolina simplicifolia
• Pyrethrum musilii
• Tanacetum musilii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Achillea fragrantissima is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to establish long-term presence within its ecosystem. As a perennial species, it undergoes a recurring seasonal cycle, regenerating its foliage and flowering structures year after year rather than completing its life cycle in a single season. This lifecycle enables the plant to develop robust root systems that store energy, facilitating survival through dormant periods and supporting vigorous growth during favorable environmental conditions. Through its perennial habit, it maintains stability in its habitat, contributing to the continuous biological processes of its native landscape.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Achillea fragrantissima is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and a forb. This plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, lacking any aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. As a self-supporting species, it does not exhibit any climber characteristics, maintaining an upright structure through its own biological strength. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior toward other species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Achillea fragrantissima is facilitated through the production of small seeds that play a critical role in its dispersal and establishment within its habitat. The reproductive output is characterized by highly consistent seed dimensions, with a recorded seed mass of 0.00059 g. This specific mass value is uniform across all measurements, as both the mean, maximum, and minimum seed mass values are documented at 0.00059 g. Such precision in seed weight suggests a specialized evolutionary strategy for seed production, ensuring that the progeny possess standardized physical properties for successful germination and survival.

Seed mass mean:

0.00059 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Achillea fragrantissima has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Frontiers in veterinary science

Chemicals

Achillea fragrantissima has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Artemisia ketone, 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-6,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone, 3-Thujanone, Achillolide A, Cirsiliol.

Artemisia ketone

1. Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
3. Natural product research

3,5,4'-trihydroxy-6,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone

1. Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN

3-Thujanone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Achillolide A

1. Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN

Cirsiliol

1. General pharmacology

DODECANE

1. Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology

Eucalyptol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoid

1. Scientific reports

Germacrene D

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ISOLONGIFOLOL

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Achillea fragrantissima has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Inflammatory.

Antibacterial

1. Scientific reports

Anticancer

1. Scientific reports

Inflammatory

1. Scientific reports

Medicinal Uses

Achillea fragrantissima has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Blastocystis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, arthritis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations