Artemisia copa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia copa is defined by its adaptation to high-altitude environments, where it occupies a specific vertical niche within mountainous ecosystems. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, establishing itself at altitudes starting from a minimum of 2400 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 4700 m AMSL. Such a broad altitudinal distribution suggests a high degree of physiological plasticity, allowing the plant to withstand the varying climatic conditions, such as fluctuating temperatures and intense solar radiation, characteristic of high-elevation alpine or subalpine zones.

Elevational range max:

4700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2400 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Artemisia copa is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, meaning it maintains its existence through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a perennial, it establishes a robust root system that allows it to survive periods of dormancy and re-emerge to support continuous growth over several years. This long-lived life strategy enables the species to inhabit its specific ecological niches effectively, as it can accumulate resources over time to support reproductive efforts in successive seasons. Through this perennial lifecycle, the plant demonstrates a stable developmental pattern that distinguishes it from annual or biennial species, ensuring its long-term persistence within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia copa is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a woody structure that provides a robust physical framework. It is a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not require external structures for vertical support, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. In terms of its ecological positioning and habitat preference, the plant is classified as terrestrial, lacking aquatic or epiphytic tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia copa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chrysoeriol, Isovitexin, luteolin, p-coumaric acid.

Chrysoeriol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Isovitexin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

luteolin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

p-coumaric acid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Artemisia copa has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Hypotensive, Vasorelaxant.

Analgesic

1. Pharmacological research

Antiinflammatory

1. Pharmacological research

Antinociceptive

1. Pharmacological research

Hypotensive

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Vasorelaxant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia copa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, blood pressure.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations