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Achillea conferta

Scientific Name: Achillea conferta

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Achillea conferta: Crowded Milfoil

Achillea conferta DC., commonly referred to as Crowded Milfoil, is a species within the genus Achillea, belonging to the Asteraceae (also known as Compositae) family. The name "conferta" refers to the crowded nature of its flower heads.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea conferta DC.
  • Common Name: Crowded Milfoil
  • Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (indicated by "Regnum - Plantae")
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Achillea conferta var. conferta
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Prodr. A. P. de Candolle 6: 32. 1838 (published early January 1838)
  • Taxonomic Serial Number: 780150

Distribution and Habitat

  • Achillea conferta is found in the central and western regions of Iran, including the Taleghan area.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Achillea is described as a large genus of perennial herbs with small flowers.
  • Achillea conferta is described as large in size and assumes a white coloring during the summer.
  • It is an evergreen plant, meaning it retains its leaves year-round.

Traditional Uses

  • In some regions, such as among Bedouins, Achillea conferta (called q&#363ys&#299ma) is used.

Phytochemistry

  • Studies have identified several compounds in Achillea conferta, including:
    • Salvigenin 1
    • Artemetin 2
    • 5-hydroxy-3&#8242, 4&#8242, 6, 7- tetramethoxyflavonc 3
    • Sesquiterpene lactones
    • Flavonoids
  • Volatile oils present in Achillea conferta have also been studied for their composition.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Studies suggest potential antimicrobial properties.

Resources and Further Information

  • Euro+Med PlantBase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?UUID=46BC7C23-0482-4513-B1D9-
  • Electronic Plant Information Centre of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (ePIC)
  • AGRICOLA: Article Citation Database
  • International Plant Names Index
  • GRIN Taxonomy
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium