Artemisia anomala
Artemisia anomala, commonly known as the anomalous wormwood, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique chemical profile, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its specialized adaptations allow it to thrive, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Artemisia anomala
- 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 further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Artemisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artemisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Artemisia anomala, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 奇蒿 (zh), 奇蒿 (zh-tw), and 奇蒿 (zh-cn), while it is also identified as 珍珠蒿 (zh-tw) in certain Taiwanese contexts. Additionally, in the Lzh language, it is known as 劉寄奴.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 奇蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 奇蒿 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 劉寄奴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 奇蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 珍珠蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 珍珠蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌藤菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金寄奴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刘寄奴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 劉寄奴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. In mainland China, its presence is noted within the South-Central territories. It is also found distributed throughout the Southeast region of China. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the island of Taiwan. These locations collectively define the natural habitat for Artemisia anomala in Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia anomala, is characterized by its distinct structural features, particularly its aromatic twigs and foliage. The twigs serve as the woody framework of the plant, providing the necessary support for its growth in its natural habitat. Attached to these stems are the leaves, which are essential components containing the bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's medicinal properties. Together, these parts constitute the primary elements used when preparing traditional remedies from this species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia anomala has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, melilotic acid, terpenoids, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melilotic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia anomala has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia anomala has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysmenorrhea, enteritis, hematuria, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |