Artemisia biennis
Artemisia biennis, commonly known as sweet wormwood, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Characterized by its aromatic foliage and delicate flowering stems, this plant offers potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties, serving as a vital botanical remedy worldwide.
- Scientific name: Artemisia biennis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under 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 biennis, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In the Netherlands, it is called Rechte alsem (nl), while in Persian, it is known as برنجاسف دوساله (fa). In Wales, the plant is called Y feidiog fain (cy), and in the Czech Republic, it is commonly referred to as pelyněk dvouletý (cs). Finally, in Finland, it is known by the name sahamaruuna (fi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Rechte alsem | Wikidata |
| fa | برنجاسف دوساله | Wikidata |
| cy | Y feidiog fain | Wikidata |
| cs | pelyněk dvouletý | Wikidata |
| fi | sahamaruna | Wikidata |
| pl | Bylica dwuletnia | Wikidata |
| haw | Ahinahina | Wikidata |
| arz | شيح بينيس | Wikidata |
| zh | 二年生蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 二年生蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Artemisia biennis, exhibits a specific geographical range across Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented throughout the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. It also thrives within the northern territories of Finland. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its natural habitat extends into the rugged landscapes of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia biennis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artemisinin, steroids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artemisinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia biennis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia biennis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |