Anthemis mirheydari
Anthemis mirheydari, commonly known as a distinctive member of the Asteraceae family, is a medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential therapeutic properties in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Anthemis mirheydari
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is specifically situated in the family Asteraceae. It is further categorized under the genus Anthemis, where it is known by the scientific name Anthemis mirheydari.
| 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, Anthemis mirheydari, is known by various names depending on the local language and region. In Persian, it is commonly referred to as گیاه میرهداری, while in English, it is identified as Mirheydari chamomile.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific geographic region of Western Asia. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the borders of Iran. Because of this localized presence, the species is considered endemic to this particular area. The distribution pattern suggests that the environmental conditions of Iran are ideal for its growth. Therefore, researchers focusing on this species must look toward the Iranian landscape to study its wild populations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anthemis mirheydari, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through the use of the whole parts of the plant. This comprehensive application means that the entire structure, including the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, is harvested to extract its therapeutic properties. By employing the whole plant, practitioners ensure that a full spectrum of its bioactive compounds is captured, which is essential for achieving its intended medicinal effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole parts of the plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anthemis mirheydari has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-methoxycoumarin, pseudotaraxasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-methoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudotaraxasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |