Artemisia californica
Artemisia californica, commonly known as California sagebrush, is a foundational aromatic shrub native to the coastal regions of North America. Renowned for its silvery foliage and pungent scent, this resilient plant plays a vital role in local ecosystems and has long been utilized in traditional medicinal practices for healing.
- Scientific name: Artemisia californica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is scientifically classified under the genus Artemisia, specifically as the species Artemisia californica.
| 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 californica, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Persian, it is identified as درمنه آمریکایی, while in Thai, it is called เซจบรัชแคลิฟอร์เนีย. In Spanish contexts, it is sometimes associated with the names Artemisia abrotanoides, Artemisia fischeriana, and the specific variety Artemisia fischeriana var. vegetior.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | درمنه آمریکایی | Wikidata |
| th | เซจบรัชแคลิฟอร์เนีย | Wikidata |
| es | Artemisia abrotanoides | Wikidata |
| es | Artemisia fischeriana | Wikidata |
| es | Artemisia fischeriana var. vegetior | Wikidata |
| es | Artemisia foliosa | Wikidata |
| es | Crossostephium californicum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the coastal and inland regions of the Southwestern United States. Specifically, it is widely distributed throughout the state of California. Beyond the American border, its range extends significantly into northern territories. This includes the specific region of Northwest Mexico. Therefore, its habitat spans a diverse longitudinal stretch across these two neighboring countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia californica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jaceidin, jaceosidin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaceidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaceosidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |