Ajania fastigiata
Ajania fastigiata, commonly known as Tansy chrysanthemum, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional Eastern medicine. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it possesses potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, this resilient perennial offers significant therapeutic potential in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Ajania fastigiata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Ajania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ajania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within Central Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan. Its range also extends into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Additionally, the species is documented in the Xinjiang region of China. These locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse mountainous and continental landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ajania fastigiata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ajania fastigiata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |