Achillea ptarmica
Sneezewort
Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Characterized by its delicate white flower clusters, this plant has long been valued in traditional herbalism. It is primarily recognized for its astringent properties and its historical use in treating respiratory and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Achillea ptarmica
- 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. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically 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 ptarmica, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 长舌蓍属 (zh-hans), 長舌蓍屬 (zh-hant), or 長舌蓍屬 (zh-hk). In Poland, it is commonly called Krwawnik kichawiec (pl), while in Russia, it is known as Тысячелистник птармика (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 长舌蓍属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 長舌蓍屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 長舌蓍屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Krwawnik kichawiec | Wikidata |
| ru | Тысячелистник птармика | Wikidata |
| fi | ojakärsämö | Wikidata |
| uk | Деревій цілолистий | Wikidata |
| de | Sumpf-Schafgarbe | Wikidata |
| nn | Nyseryllik | Wikidata |
| lt | Čiaudulinė kraujažolė | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented in the country of Denmark. It also thrives in the landscapes of Finland and the Faroe Islands. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as sneakweed, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures. The stems are typically erect and branched, providing a sturdy framework for the plant's growth in damp habitats. Beneath the soil, the roots form a rhizomatous system that allows the plant to spread and establish itself in moist ground. The leaves are pinnately divided, creating a feathery or fern-like appearance that is characteristic of the species. Finally, the flowers are arranged in dense, flat-topped clusters (corymbs) of small, creamy-white ray florets that attract various pollinators during the blooming season.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Achillea ptarmica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pellitorine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pellitorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |