Artemisia atrovirens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Artemisia, within which the species Artemisia atrovirens is categorized.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. Its presence also extends into the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species reaches into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the territory of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia atrovirens is characterized by a specific altitudinal distribution within its natural habitat. This species is found across a notable elevational range, with its lowest recorded occurrences at 1200 m AMSL and its highest documented elevations reaching up to 200 m AMSL. Based on these parameters, the species maintains a mean elevation of approximately 700 m AMSL, defining the typical environmental conditions and topographical zones where it thrives.

Elevational range max:

200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Artemisia atrovirides is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it maintains its presence in its ecological niche through established root systems that enable it to survive periods of dormancy and emerge repeatedly. This long-term survival strategy facilitates its ability to compete within its specific habitat, often involving a developmental pattern that supports continuous growth and reproduction over several years rather than completing a full cycle within a single season.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia atrovirens is characterized by a growth form categorized as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. Although it lacks a woody stem, it functions as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not require external structures for climbing or support to maintain its upright posture.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological structure of Artemisia atrovirens is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions within its foliage that govern its photosynthetic capacity and environmental interaction. The leaves exhibit significant variability in size, with a mean leaf length of 7.5 cm, ranging from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 10 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a substantial breadth in the leaf blades, which maintain a mean width of 7 cm, fluctuating between a minimum of 4 cm and a maximum width of 10 cm. These specific leaf dimensions suggest a physiological adaptation designed to optimize light interception and gas exchange within its native ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

10 cm

Leaf length mean:

7.5 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf width max:

10 cm

Leaf width mean:

7 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia atrovirens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arglabin, COMPOUND 15, Compound 10, Compound 3, Compound 5.

Arglabin

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

COMPOUND 15

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Compound 10

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Compound 3

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Compound 5

1. Bioorganic chemistry

compound 8

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Conditions

Artemisia atrovirens has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cervical cancer, hepatoma.

Cervical cancer

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Hepatoma

1. Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B

Preparations

Artemisia atrovirens has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc fraction, EtOH extract, powdered.

Etoac fraction

1. Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B

Etoh extract

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Powdered

1. Scientific reports