Achillea ketenoglui
Achillea ketenoglui · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Achillea ketenoglui, is a remarkable medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- 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 ketenogluiSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Achillea ketenoglui has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baicalin, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Casticin, Flavonoid, Genistin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Baicalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Casticin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genistin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Baicalin
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Casticin
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Flavonoid
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Genistin
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
apigenin
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
luteolin
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Medicinal Uses
Achillea ketenoglui has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Colorectal Cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |