Achillea pachycephala
Achillea pachycephala, commonly known as the thick-headed yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its distinctive flower clusters, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies for its potent bioactive compounds and diverse therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Achillea pachycephala
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified as part of the 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 pachycephala, is referred to by the common name بومادران خراسانی in Persian (fa).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | بومادران خراسانی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Achillea pachycephala, exhibits a very specific and limited range in its natural habitat. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing natively in the country of Iran. This localized occurrence suggests that the plant is adapted to the unique environmental conditions found in this part of the world. Consequently, its presence is a distinct characteristic of the Iranian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea pachycephala has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3-dicaffeoylquinic acid, apigenin, apigenin-7-O-glycoside, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |