Achillea ketenoglui
Achillea ketenoglui, commonly known as a unique member of the Asteraceae family, is a medicinal plant native to specific highland regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Researchers study its potential pharmacological properties, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Achillea ketenoglui
- 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 its specific genus, Achillea, as part of the species Achillea ketenoglui.
| 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 ketenoglui, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing natively in Türkiye. Because of this restricted habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this precise location is essential for researchers studying its unique biological properties.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea ketenoglui has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, baicalin, casticin, chlorogenic acid, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baicalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| casticin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea ketenoglui has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Colorectal Cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |