Helichrysum compactum
Helichrysum compactum, commonly known as the everlasting flower, is a resilient perennial prized in herbal medicine. Renowned for its potent essential oils, this plant offers remarkable anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerating properties. Often used in dermatological treatments, it serves as a natural remedy for healing wounds and promoting cellular rejuvenation.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum compactum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by the genus Helichrysum, of which Helichrysum compactum is a member.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helichrysum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Helichrysum compactum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the native landscapes of Türkiye. Because its presence is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of the Turkish flora. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the conservation and sustainable harvesting of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helichrysum compactum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoic acid, p-coumaric acid, quercetin, syringaldehyde, vanillic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum compactum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |