Achillea wilhelmsii
Achillea wilhelmsii, commonly known as Wilhelm's Yarrow, is a rare medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Distinguished by its delicate flowering structures, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. It is valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic applications, offering intriguing possibilities for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Achillea wilhelmsii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Specifically, the medicinal species is known as Achillea wilhelmsii.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning parts of Northern Africa and Central Asia. In the African continent, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. Beyond the African coastline, its range extends eastward into the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Specifically, it has been documented growing within the borders of Kirgizstan. Consequently, the species occupies a distinct ecological niche across these diverse geographical locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea wilhelmsii has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include camphor, 1,8-cineol, 1,8-cineole, Cu, Fe.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| camphor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anethole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea wilhelmsii has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antihyperlipidemic, Antihypertensive.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiphlogistic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achillea wilhelmsii has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include prostate cancer, MRSA, PCa, acute lung injury, analgesic.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| prostate cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PCa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epileptic seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |