Achillea pratensis
Achillea pratensis, commonly known as meadowland yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb distinguished by its clusters of yellow flower heads. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, this plant possesses anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. It thrives in moist meadows, serving as both a vital pollinator resource and a botanical healer.
- Scientific name: Achillea pratensis
- 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 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 pratensis, is recognized by various regional identifiers depending on the language. In Czech, it is commonly referred to as řebříček luční, while in German, it is known as Wiesen-Schafgarbe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | řebříček luční | Wikidata |
| de | Wiesen-Schafgarbe | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing throughout Austria and Germany. Its distribution also extends across the Czechia-Slovakia region within the same central territory. Moving toward the coast, the species is established in Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Finally, its range reaches into Southeastern Europe, where it is documented in Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea pratensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include achillicin, arglanin, santamarin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| achillicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arglanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| santamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea pratensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiphlogistic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiphlogistic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |