Artemisia giraldii
Artemisia giraldii, commonly known as a rare member of the wormwood family, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in specific Mediterranean habitats. Renowned for its unique chemical profile, it contains bioactive compounds that offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of interest in ethnobotany and pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Artemisia giraldii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Artemisia giraldii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and 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 giraldii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 华北米蒿 (zh), 普儿芒 (zh), and 艾蒿 (zh). More specifically, in mainland China, the name 华北米蒿 is used (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is documented as 華北米蒿 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 华北米蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 华北米蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 華北米蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 普儿芒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 艾蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 米棉蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 麻拉图西-沙里尔日 | Wikidata |
| zh | 灰蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吉氏蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across East and Central Asia. In China, its presence is documented within the South-Central regions. It can also be found inhabiting the territories of Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, the species extends into the North-Central parts of China. Finally, its distribution reaches beyond Chinese borders into the country of Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia giraldii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5',5- dihydroxy-3',4',8-trimethoxyflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5',5- dihydroxy-3',4',8-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |