Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris
Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris, commonly known as the Campine wormwood, is a distinctive perennial herb native to European sandy heaths. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this aromatic plant is characterized by its silver-grey foliage and fine texture, playing a vital role in supporting specialized biodiversity within fragile ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Artemisia as the subspecies campestris.
| 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, scientifically known as Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris, is recognized in Finland by the common name kiiltoketomaruna.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | kiiltoketomaruna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented in Denmark and Finland. It can also be found inhabiting the landscapes of both Sweden and Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species extends its reach into Middle Europe. Specifically, its range includes the mountainous and temperate terrains of Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties derived from its aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering structures above the ground. These components are particularly valued because they serve as the primary reservoir for the plant's essential oil. This concentrated volatile oil, extracted from the foliage, contains the bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aromatic profile and its medicinal efficacy in traditional applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eucalyptol, geranyl acetate, linalyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |