Achillea umbellata
Achillea umbellata, commonly known as Umbellate Yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to various arid regions. Renowned for its unique umbrella-like flower clusters, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine for its antimicrobial properties and its ability to support digestive wellness.
- Scientific name: Achillea umbellata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is identified under the genus Achillea as Achillea umbellata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Achillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. According to botanical records, its presence is primarily concentrated within Southeastern Europe. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the region of Greece. This restricted distribution suggests that it may be highly adapted to the local Mediterranean climate. Consequently, researchers focusing on its habitat must look toward these particular southern European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea umbellata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoate, fragranol, fragranyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fragranol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fragranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea umbellata has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antianxiety, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea umbellata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anxiety.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |