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Achillea lingulata

Scientific Name: Achillea lingulata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Achillea lingulata

Achillea lingulata, also known as Achillea Lingulata Var Buglossis and Ligurian Yarrow (though the latter name seems more related to Achillea ligustica), is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. This species has captured the attention of researchers due to its chemical composition and essential oils.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea lingulata Waldst. & Kit.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Achillea lingulata var. acutifolia Dabrowska
    • Achillea buglossis Friv.
    • Achillea lingulata Waldst. & Kit.
    • Achillea lingulata var. vulgaris Heimerl
    • Ptarmica lingulata (Waldst.)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species; part of the Achillea sect. Anthemoideae

Distribution and Habitat

Achillea lingulata is found in Euro-Mediterranean regions, including the Eastern and Western Carpathians and the Central and Southern Balkans.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plants typically reach a height of 20-40 cm.
  • Possesses vertical, creeping rhizomes.

Chemical Composition

The plant is known for its essential oils and chemical constituents. Analysis of the underground parts reveals volatile compounds:

  • Key components of the oil include 1,8-Cineole, camphor, linalool, borneol, isoborneol, geraniol, and bornyl acetate.
  • Lignans, specifically those with a 2,6-diaryl-3,7-dioxabicyclo3.3.0octane skeleton, such as epieudesmin, kobusin, pinoresinol, fargesin, and sesartemin, have been isolated from the aerial parts of the plant.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Euro+Med PlantBase
  • USDA Plant Hardiness Map
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • The European Nature Information System (EUNIS)
  • The Plant List
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • ResearchGate
  • Wikispecies
  • Wikimedia Commons