''Varthemia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. ''Varthemia iphionoides'' (also known as ''Chiliadenus iphinoides''), is a small perennial shrub that belongs to the Varthemia genus. It grows in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Sinai. It has various pharmacological properties including anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-platelet, and anti-bacterial effects.

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Asteraceae genera Inuleae Medicinal plants {{Inuleae-stub