Achillea setacea
Achillea setacea, commonly known as the bristly yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to various temperate regions. Distinguished by its unique, bristly foliage and delicate white flower clusters, this medicinal plant has long been valued in traditional herbalism for its soothing properties and potential to support systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Achillea setacea
- 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 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 setacea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 丝叶蓍 (Sī yè xī), while in Azerbaijan, it is known as Sərttüklü boymadərən. Its names in Eastern European languages also vary, being called Krwawnik szczecinkolistny in Polish, Деревій щетинистий in Ukrainian, and Тысячелистник щетинистый in Russian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 丝叶蓍 | Wikidata |
| az | Sərttüklü boymadərən | Wikidata |
| pl | Krwawnik szczecinkolistny | Wikidata |
| uk | Деревій щетинистий | Wikidata |
| ru | Тысячелистник щетинистый | Wikidata |
| bg | четинолистен равнец | Wikidata |
| cs | řebříček štětinolistý | Wikidata |
| fi | hahtukärsämö | Wikidata |
| fa | بومادران موئین | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 丝叶蓍 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Austria. Additionally, its presence extends to the territory of Belgium. The species also inhabits the areas of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, this medicinal plant is documented in both Germany and Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Achillea setacea, contains various bioactive compounds distributed throughout its structure that contribute to its therapeutic potential. The most significant components used in medicinal applications are the aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads. Within these structures, the plant produces a potent essential oil that is rich in aromatic compounds, providing the characteristic scent and many of the biological properties utilized in herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Achillea setacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cd, Pb.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |