Artemisia caruifolia var. caruifolia
Artemisia caruifolia var. caruifolia, commonly known as Caruiifolia wormwood, is a distinctive perennial herb within the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its aromatic foliage and silver-grey hues, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its potent bioactive compounds, which offer diverse therapeutic potential in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Artemisia caruifolia var. caruifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Artemisia and the variety caruifolia.
| 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 caruifolia var. caruifolia, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Caruiol wormwood, while in Spanish, it is commonly called ajenjo de Caruiol.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its distribution is quite extensive, spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. It is also commonly found throughout the Manchuria region of the country. Additionally, the species can be located within China's Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, its geographical range extends to include the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Artemisia caruifolia var. caruifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |