Achillea gypsicola
Achillea gypsicola · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Achillea gypsicola, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific regional terrains. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic applications, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and specialized plant-based healing practices.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Achillea gypsicolaSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Achillea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Achillea gypsicola has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, Borneol, Flavonoid, MENTHOL, MENTHONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Borneol
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Flavonoid
- Chemistry & biodiversity
MENTHOL
- Chemistry & biodiversity
MENTHONE
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Phenolic acid
- Chemistry & biodiversity
camphor
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Achillea gypsicola has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| volatile oils | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |