Achillea pratensis
Achillea pratensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Achillea pratensis, scientifically known as Achillea pratensis, is a perennial herb renowned for its vibrant yellow flower clusters. Commonly called Meadow Tansy, this resilient plant has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries to treat digestive issues, skin inflammations, and respiratory ailments, offering a rich profile of bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Achillea pratensisRegional and Traditional Names
German:
- Wiesen-Schafgarbe
- Rasige Wiesen-Schafgarbe
- Dichtrasige Wiesen-Schafgarbe
French:
- Achillee des pres
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Achillea pratensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Achillicin, Arglanin, Santamarin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Achillicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arglanin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Santamarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Achillicin
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications
Arglanin
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications
Santamarin
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications
Activities
Achillea pratensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiphlogistic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiphlogistic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiphlogistic
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications