Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis
Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis, is a rare, specialized subspecies of wormwood. Primarily found in unique European habitats, this medicinal plant is valued for its potent bioactive compounds. It possesses traditional therapeutic properties, often utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health and provide antioxidant benefits.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Artemisia Lednicensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensisSynonyms
- Artemisia lednicensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Lignan, coumarin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Lignan
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
coumarin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Artemisia campestris subsp. lednicensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)