Anthemis auriculata
Anthemis auriculata, commonly known as the earleaved chamomile, is a resilient perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Distinguished by its distinctive auriculate leaves, this aromatic plant is valued in traditional medicine for its soothing properties and potential therapeutic applications in herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Anthemis auriculata
- 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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Anthemis, within which the species Anthemis auriculata is categorized.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anthemis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Anthemis auriculata, is recognized by its local common name in Bulgaria as уховидно подрумче (bg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | уховидно подрумче | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within Southeastern Europe. It can be found growing in the country of Albania as well as throughout Bulgaria. Its range extends into Greece, marking a significant presence in the Mediterranean area. Additionally, the species is located in the European portion of Türkiye. Finally, its distribution encompasses the northwestern Balkan Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anthemis auriculata, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the essential bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic properties. Because the medicinal efficacy is concentrated in these visible structures, the aerial parts are typically harvested during the plant's flowering stage to ensure maximum potency for preparation in various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anthemis auriculata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthecotulide, acetoxyanthecotulide, hydroxyanthecotulide, methyl vanillate.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthecotulide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetoxyanthecotulide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxyanthecotulide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl vanillate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anthemis auriculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anthemis auriculata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, Trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trypanosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |