Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum, is a specialized botanical subspecies valued in traditional herbalism. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is primarily recognized for its potential therapeutic applications, offering distinct medicinal benefits through its bioactive compounds and aromatic essence.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritumSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tanacetum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-epitatridin B, Armexifolin, Armexin, Ludovicin A, Reynosin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-epitatridin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Armexifolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Armexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ludovicin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Reynosin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Santamarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| armefolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| douglanin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-epitatridin B
- Planta medica
Armexifolin
- Planta medica
Armexin
- Planta medica
Ludovicin A
- Planta medica
Reynosin
- Planta medica
Santamarin
- Planta medica
armefolin
- Planta medica
douglanin
- Planta medica
Activities
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Planta medica
Cytotoxic
- Planta medica
Medicinal Uses
Tanacetum praeteritum subsp. praeteritum has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Enterococcus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |