Achillea pachycephala

Achillea pachycephala · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Achillea pachycephala, is a resilient medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its dense, button-like flower heads, this species belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties, offering potential applications in treating inflammation and supporting digestive health naturally.

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 pachycephala

Sources: Wikidata

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
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 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
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Achillea pachycephala has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, CHLOROGENIC ACID, RUTIN, apigenin, apigenin-7-O-glycoside.

Chemicals reported in Achillea pachycephala
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,3-Dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin-7-O-glycoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin-7-O-glycoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,3-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

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CHLOROGENIC ACID

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RUTIN

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apigenin

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apigenin-7-O-glycoside

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caffeic acid

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kaempferol

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luteolin

  1. Phytochemistry

luteolin-7-O-glycoside

  1. Phytochemistry