Artemisia aucheri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Seriphidium aucheri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Artemisia aucheri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Artemisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the territories of both Afghanistan and Iran. Its range extends further east into China, specifically inhabiting the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the species is present within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically located in the West Himalaya. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for diverse mountainous environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia aucheri is characterized by its adaptation to high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific altitudinal niche within mountain ecosystems. This species is typically found across a broad elevational gradient, ranging from a minimum altitude of 1700 m AMSL to a maximum of 3700 m AMSL. The distribution of the plant centers around a mean elevation of 3050 m AMSL, suggesting that it thrives most effectively in subalpine or alpine zones. Such a wide vertical range indicates a significant capacity to tolerate varying levels of atmospheric pressure, temperature fluctuations, and UV exposure typical of high-mountain terrains.

Elevational range max:

3700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

3050 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1700 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia aucheri is characterized by its growth form as a herb, specifically manifesting as a non-woody plant. It does not exhibit climbing behavior, as it lacks any obligate or facultative climbing mechanisms, remaining entirely self-supporting in its structural development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia aucheri has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include APX, ASA, CAT, DHA, GR.

APX

1. Botanical studies

ASA

1. Botanical studies

CAT

1. Botanical studies

DHA

1. Botanical studies

GR

1. Botanical studies

GSH

1. Botanical studies

MDA

1. Botanical studies

POD

1. Botanical studies

SOD

1. Botanical studies

salicylic acid

1. Botanical studies

Conditions

Artemisia aucheri has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HSV-1.

Hsv-1

1. Antiviral therapy

Preparations

Artemisia aucheri has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, chloroform fraction, ethyl acetate fraction.

Aqueous extract

1. Antiviral therapy

Chloroform fraction

1. Antiviral therapy

Ethyl acetate fraction

1. Antiviral therapy