Artemisia copa
Artemisia copa, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Artemisia copa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, Artemisia copa is categorized 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, Artemisia copa, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as artemisa de copa, while in English, it is known as copa wormwood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is found primarily throughout specific regions of Southern South America. Its distribution includes the northwestern territories of Argentina. Additionally, it can be located within the central regions of Chile. The species also extends its reach into the northern parts of Chile. Together, these areas define the core geographical range of Artemisia copa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia copa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteolin, chrysoeriol, isovitexin, luteolin, p-coumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia copa has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Hypotensive, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia copa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, blood pressure.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |