Achillea micrantha
Achillea micrantha, commonly known as the small-flowered yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it possesses diverse bioactive compounds. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, this plant plays a vital role in herbal remedies for promoting overall healing.
- Scientific name: Achillea micrantha
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Achillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Achillea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Achillea micrantha, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Finnish, it is commonly called keltakärsämö, while in Persian, it is known as بومادراan زرد. In Latvian, the species is identified as Smilts pelašķis, and in Chinese, it is referred to as 小花蓍.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | keltakärsämö | Wikidata |
| fa | بومادران زرد | Wikidata |
| lv | Smilts pelašķis | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花蓍 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range includes the territories of Germany and Poland. Moving toward the east, the species is also found within the borders of Belarus. Its distribution extends further north to encompass the various Baltic States. Additionally, the plant can be located in Southeastern Europe, specifically within Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Achillea micrantha, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. Because the active constituents are concentrated in these visible structures, the aerial parts are typically harvested during the plant's growing season for drying and subsequent extraction or infusion.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Achillea micrantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, camphor.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |