Achillea vermicularis
Achillea vermicularis, commonly known as the wormwood yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to the arid regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its delicate, feathery foliage and clusters of small flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering diverse bioactive compounds used in traditional medicinal practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Achillea vermicularis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 vermicularis, is recognized by its specific common names in different regions and languages. In Persian, it is referred to as بومادران کوهستانی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | بومادران کوهستانی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. In the Caucasus region, its presence is specifically noted within the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found growing across the territory of Türkiye. Additionally, the plant's range extends further south into the countries of Iraq and Iran. These combined locations define the primary natural habitats where Achillea vermicularis is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea vermicularis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, Cd, Cu, Fe, P.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| levo-carvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea vermicularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include redroot pigweed.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| redroot pigweed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |