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Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica

Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this subspecies contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional herbalism. It is studied for its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in supporting digestive health and providing antioxidant benefits through its essential oils.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Seriphidium Caerulescens Var. Gallicum · Artemisia Seriphium Var. Gallica · 6 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Armoise bleuâtre de France
  • Armoise de France

Sources: Catalogue of Life

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 within the genus Artemisia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Artemisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its distribution includes the islands of the Baleares, as well as mainland areas of France and Spain. Moving eastward, the species can also be found throughout Southeastern Europe, specifically within Italy. Furthermore, its range extends beyond the European continent into Northern Africa, where it is located in Morocco. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various Mediterranean climates.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Italy
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.

Activities reported in Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antipyretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antipyretic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Analgesic, antipyretic.

Conditions investigated for Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antipyretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antipyretic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include butanolic extract, essential oil.

Preparations reported for Artemisia caerulescens subsp. gallica
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Butanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oil 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Butanolic extract

  1. Planta medica

Essential oil

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology