Tanacetum polycephalum
Tanacetum polycephalum, commonly known as the polycephalum tansy, is a resilient perennial herb native to various mountainous regions. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant is distinguished by its unique floral structure. While lesser-known than its relatives, it holds significant interest in ethnobotany and traditional herbal medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum polycephalum
- 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 and the genus Tanacetum. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Tanacetum polycephalum.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Western Asian and Caucasian regions. Within the Caucasus, its distribution is primarily noted in the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, the species is found across the mountainous terrains of Türkiye. It also extends its presence into the territories of Iraq. Finally, the plant can be located within the diverse landscapes of Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tanacetum polycephalum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, bornyl acetate, carvotanacetone.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvotanacetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysanthenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-thujone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-thujone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tanacetum polycephalum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anesthetic, Antiseptic, Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tanacetum polycephalum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anesthetic, anti-allergic, antiseptic, expectorant.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anesthetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| low blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| redroot pigweed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |