Artemisia giraldii var. giraldii
Artemisia giraldii var. giraldii, commonly known as a rare medicinal wormwood, is a distinctive botanical variety valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional herbal medicine, owing to its potent bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Artemisia giraldii var. giraldii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia and the specific variety giraldii.
| 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 giraldii var. giraldii, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic region. In English, it is commonly referred to as Giraldi's wormwood, while in Italian, it is known as Artemisia di Giraldi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across East and Central Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the regions of South-Central China and North-Central China. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. Beyond the borders of China, the species is also distributed throughout Mongolia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various landscapes in this part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia giraldii var. giraldii, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated aromatic oils and chemical constituents that define the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia giraldii var. giraldii has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin, artemin, belamcanidin, beta-sitosterol, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artemin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| belamcanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupafolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupatilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia giraldii var. giraldii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |