Artemisia ciniformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Seriphidium ciniforme

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Artemisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia ciniformis, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Asia. Its presence can be found within the landscapes of Central Asia, specifically in Turkmenistan. Furthermore, the species extends into the territory of Western Asia. Within this western region, it is documented to grow in Afghanistan. Finally, its geographical range also includes the country of Iran.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia ciniformis is characterized by its preference for rugged, high-altitude terrains, specifically thriving within the hilly and mountainous regions. This species is commonly found colonizing stony places, where it adapts to the unique microclimates provided by rocky substrates. Its distribution is strictly defined by a specific altitudinal gradient, with an elevational range spanning from a minimum of 700 m AMSL to a maximum of 1500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

700 m AMSL

Habitat :

hills, mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Artemisia ciniformis is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habit and survival strategy, it is classified as a chamaephyte, meaning its perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, protected by a layer of leaf litter or ground cover. This life form, categorized under both the chamaephyte and chamamephyte classifications, enables the species to endure varying environmental conditions while maintaining its ability to regenerate annually from its protected buds.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia ciniformis is characterized by a woody, subshrub growth form that typically functions as a terrestrial plant. It maintains a relatively low stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 0.45 m. As an independent species, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and grows directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte.

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.45 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia ciniformis is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that occurs during the late summer months. The flowering period begins in August and continues through September, marking the peak window for its reproductive activities. This temporal pattern ensures that the plant's reproductive processes are synchronized with the environmental conditions of late summer, facilitating its life cycle within its natural habitat.

Flowering time :

Aug

Flowering time :

Sep

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia ciniformis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Steroids, Terpenoids.

Steroids

1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Terpenoids

1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Activities

Artemisia ciniformis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.

Antiproliferative

1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Conditions

Artemisia ciniformis has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antimalarial, antioxidant, cutaneous leishmaniasis, inflammation, leishmaniasis.

Antimalarial

1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Antioxidant

1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Cutaneous leishmaniasis

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Inflammation

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Leishmaniasis

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Preparations

Artemisia ciniformis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Fractions.

Fractions

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences