Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum, commonly known as a subspecies of tansy, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its distinctive foliage and yellow composite flowers, this plant contains bioactive compounds studied for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant potential in various natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum
- 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, it is identified as the subspecies praeteritum of the species Tanacetum praeteritum.
| 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, known scientifically as Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing across the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the subspecies is documented to occur throughout Türkiye. These locations represent the core areas where this medicinal plant naturally thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-epitatridin B, armefolin, armexifolin, armexin, douglanin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-epitatridin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| armefolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| armexifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| armexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| douglanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ludovicin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reynosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| santamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Enterococcus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |