Achillea pseudoaleppica
Achillea pseudoaleppica, commonly known as a unique member of the Asteraceae family, is a medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific Mediterranean landscapes, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to address inflammation and digestive issues, offering significant interest for modern pharmacological research and herbalism.
- Scientific name: Achillea pseudoaleppica
- 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 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, Achillea pseudoaleppica, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as pseudo-Aleppo yarrow, while in Arabic, it is known as al-aqah al-kuzah (العقاح الكزاح).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily documented as being native to the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, its occurrence is specifically localized to the country of Türkiye. Due to this narrow distribution, it is considered an endemic species to this particular territory. Consequently, its natural habitat is restricted to the unique environmental conditions found within the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea pseudoaleppica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |