field wormwood

Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris · Accepted scientific name

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

Field wormwood, scientifically known as Artemisia campestris subsp. campesestris, is a resilient perennial herb native to Mediterranean ecosystems. Characterized by its aromatic, silvery-grey foliage, this plant thrives in rocky, disturbed soils. Traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, it contains essential oils used to treat various ailments in herbal practices.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Field Wormwood · Field Sagewort
Scientific synonyms
Artemisia Campestris Var. Collina · Artemisia Campestris Var. Delphinensis · 58 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • gewöhnlicher Feld-Beifuß
  • Feld-Beifuß
  • Filziger Feld-Beifuß
  • Strand-Feld-Beifuß
  • Gewoehnlicher Feld-Beifuss

French:

  • Armoise des champs

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
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 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
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eucalyptol, GERANYL ACETATE, LINALYL ACETATE.

Chemicals reported in Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Eucalyptol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GERANYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LINALYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Eucalyptol

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

GERANYL ACETATE

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

LINALYL ACETATE

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Preparations

Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanol extracts, aqueous and methanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous and methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extracts

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Aqueous and methanol extracts

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR