Artemisia arborescens
Tree wormwood
Artemisia arborescens, commonly known as the Tree Wormwood, is a perennial shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its potent medicinal properties, this plant contains diverse bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to treat ailments ranging from fever and digestive issues to inflammatory conditions and skin disorders.
- Scientific name: Artemisia arborescens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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, known scientifically as Artemisia arborescens, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Persian, it is called برنجاسف درختی, while in Catalan, it is referred to as Donzell arbustiu. In Russian, the species is known as Полнынь древoвидная, and in Hebrew, it is called לענה שיחנית. Additionally, in the Kabyle language, it is commonly known as Taseṭṭa meryem.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | برنجاسف درختی | Wikidata |
| ca | Donzell arbustiu | Wikidata |
| ru | Полынь древовидная | Wikidata |
| he | לענה שיחנית | Wikidata |
| kab | Taseṭṭa meryem | Wikidata |
| ar | شيح شجيري | Wikidata |
| arz | شيح شجيرى | Wikidata |
| zh | 树蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 树蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 樹蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated throughout Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the Balearic Islands, which are part of the Baleares archipelago. The species is also present on the island of Corsica and across the mainland of France. Additionally, its range extends to the coastal regions of Portugal. Finally, the plant is documented inhabiting the territory of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia arborescens, is valued for its therapeutic properties, which are primarily derived from its chemical constituents found in specific sections of its anatomy. The most common source for medicinal extraction is the ground aerial parts, which include the leaves and stems that grow above the soil surface. These parts are rich in bioactive compounds, most notably the essential oil, which contains the concentrated aromatic and medicinal volatile components responsible for the plant's pharmacological effects.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ground aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia arborescens has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 15(S)-HETE, apigenin, arborescin, artemitin.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15(S)-HETE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arborescin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artemitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosteryl glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chamazulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol 4-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroridentin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia arborescens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Nephroprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia arborescens has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, cancer, lung diseases, mycoplasma infections.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mycoplasma infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urticaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |