Tanacetum pulchrum
Tanacetum pulchrum, commonly known as Tansy, is a perennial herb cherished for its bright, button-like yellow flowers. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. While valued for its aromatic essence, it must be used with caution due to its bioactive chemical composition.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum pulchrum
- 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. It is classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established under 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found within the Altai mountain range and the Krasnoyarsk region. Its presence extends further into the Tuva republic and throughout much of West Siberia. Beyond the Siberian borders, the species also inhabits parts of Central Asia. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the country of Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Activities
Tanacetum pulchrum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |