Artemisia cina
Santonica
Artemisia cina, commonly known as silver wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb distinguished by its silvery, pubescent foliage. Native to arid regions, this aromatic plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its diverse medicinal and therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Artemisia cina
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae, falling under the genus Artemisia.
| 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, known scientifically as Artemisia cinerea, is recognized by various local names across different linguistic regions. In Poland, it is referred to as bylica cytwarowa, while in Azerbaijan, it is called Çin yovşanı. German speakers identify it as Wurmsamen, and in Kazakhstan, it is known as Дәрмене. Additionally, in Russia, it is commonly called Полънь цитварная.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | bylica cytwarowa | Wikidata |
| az | Çin yovşanı | Wikidata |
| de | Wurmsamen | Wikidata |
| kk | Дәрмене | Wikidata |
| ru | Полынь цитварная | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛔蒿 | Wikidata |
| fa | درمنه سانتونیکا | Wikidata |
| os | Хоросан | Wikidata |
| uz | Darmana | Wikidata |
| ka | ხოროსანი | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Central Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its range extends further into Western Asia, where it is documented in Iran. Additionally, the species is present in the North-Central part of China. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various terrains across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia cina, is characterized by its distinct reproductive structures, particularly its flower. The flower of this medicinal species is typically small and inconspicuous, often arranged in dense clusters or heads that are characteristic of the Asteraceae family. These floral components are essential to the plant's biological cycle and are often the focus of study when analyzing the concentration of specific therapeutic compounds within the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia cina has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, santonin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| santonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |