Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis
Artemisia campesestris subsp. lednicensis, commonly known as a rare subspecies of field wormwood, is a specialized botanical treasure. Primarily found in unique European habitats, this medicinal plant is valued for its distinct aromatic profile. It contains bioactive compounds traditionally utilized for their antioxidant and therapeutic properties in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Artemisia. Specifically, this specimen is identified as the subspecies lednicensis of the species Artemisia 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, Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In Czech, it is commonly referred to as lednický bonart, while in German, it is called lednicische Beifuß-Unterart.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions within Middle Europe. Specifically, its presence can be found throughout the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. It also inhabits parts of Germany and extends into Hungary within the same central European zone. Furthermore, the distribution reaches into Southeastern Europe, specifically covering the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. These diverse locations define the known geographical range of this particular subspecies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, fatty acids, flavonoids, lignan.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |