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Achyranthes · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Chaff-flower, scientifically known as Achyranthes, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential in developing natural remedies for various systemic health concerns.

Family
Amaranthaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Chaff-Flower · Chaff Flowers · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Achyropsis · Cadelari · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Achyranthes

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Ultimately, this medicinal species is identified under the genus Achyranthes.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Amaranthaceae
Genus Achyranthes

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Austria. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in Spain and Sardegna. Its range also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of Greece. Finally, the species is also widely distributed across Southeastern Europe within Italy.

Region Area
Middle Europe Austria
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Egypt
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Tunisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Achyranthes has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Achyranthes
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of natural medicines
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis
  3. Environmental research

Chemicals

Achyranthes has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Achyranthoside E, Spinacoside D.

Chemicals reported in Achyranthes
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Achyranthoside E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spinacoside D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Achyranthoside E

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Spinacoside D

  1. Journal of natural medicines