Tanacetum dumosum
Tanacetum dumosum, commonly known as the bushy tansy, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Distinguished by its aromatic foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties within various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum dumosum
- 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. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, placing it in the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tanacetum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tanacetum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the mountainous landscapes of Iran. Because of this narrow distribution, it is considered an endemic element of that particular territory. Consequently, understanding its habitat requires focusing on the unique environmental conditions found in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tanacetum dumosum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineol, 1,8-cineole, borneol, bornyl acetate, camphene.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-chrysanthenyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobornyl propanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tanacetum dumosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tanacetum dumosum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |