Anacyclus is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae

Asteraceae

The Asteraceae or Compositae , is an exceedingly large and widespread family of vascular plants. The group has more than 22,750 currently accepted species, spread across 1620 genera and 12 subfamilies...

 family.

The roots of A. pyrethrum are known as pellitory in Europe and akrakara in India. The root is imported mainly from Mediterranean countries. Because of its powerful irritant action the root is considered a stimulant and is often an ingredient of aphrodisiacs and nervous stimulants used in facial palsy, paralysis, hemiplegia, fibromyalgia, etc.

Species list

• Anacyclus anatolicus Behçet & Almanar
• Anacyclus ciliatus Trautv.
• Anacyclus clavatus
  Anacyclus clavatus
  Anacyclus clavata also known as Camomilla tomentosa, Pusteni targok, Vit bertram, White Anacyclus and White Buttons is a member of the genus Anacyclus and the tribe Anthemideae and family Asteraceae.-Distribution:...
  
  (Desf.) Pers.
• Anacyclus homogamos (Maire) Humphries
• Anacyclus inconstans Pomel
• Anacyclus latealatus Hub.-Mor.
• Anacyclus linearilobus Boiss. & Reut.
• Anacyclus maroccanus (Ball) Ball
• Anacyclus monanthos (L.) Thell.
• Anacyclus nigellifolius Boiss.
• Anacyclus officinarum Hayne
• Anacyclus pyrethrum
  Anacyclus pyrethrum
  Anacyclus pyrethrum is a perennial herb much like chamomile in habitat and appearance...
  
  (L.) Link
• Anacyclus radiatus Loisel.
• Anacyclus valentinus
  Anacyclus valentinus
  Anacyclus valentinus is the type species for the genus Anacyclus in the tribe Anthemideae and family Asteraceae....
  
  L.

Sources: AFPD, E+M, UniProt,

External links

• Puri, H.S. (2003) Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation. Taylor & Francis, London