Achillea gypsicola
Achillea gypsicola, commonly known as a rare member of the yarrow family, is a specialized medicinal plant native to specific rocky habitats. Renowned for its unique chemical profile, it holds significant ethnobotanical potential. Research into its bioactive compounds offers promising insights for developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Achillea gypsicola
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is classified under the genus Achillea, specifically as the species Achillea gypsicola.
| 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 gypsicola, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is strictly confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this broad territory, the species is found exclusively in the country of Türkiye. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant may be endemic to particular habitats within that nation. Consequently, understanding its precise ecological niche in Türkiye is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea gypsicola has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, flavonoid, menthol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea gypsicola has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |