Artemisia glauca
Artemisia glauca, commonly known as blue sagebrush, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the arid regions of North America. Characterized by its silvery-blue foliage and aromatic scent, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized by indigenous cultures for its diverse medicinal properties and ecological importance.
- Scientific name: Artemisia glauca
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it falls under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 glauca, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as blue sagebrush or grey sagebrush, reflecting its distinct foliage color. In Spanish, it is frequently called artemisa azul or ajenjo azul, while in French, it is known as armoise glauque. These various common names highlight the plant's botanical characteristics and its shared identity across different cultures.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within Eastern Europe. Its presence can be found throughout the Baltic States, extending into the vast territories of Central European Russia. The species also inhabits large stretches of East European Russia and North European Russia. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the country of Ukraine. Together, these locations define the specific environmental zones where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as sagebrush or silver sage, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the silvery-green leaves, stems, and flowering structures, contain the essential volatile oils and bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. When harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners typically collect the foliage and stems to prepare infusions or tinctures, leveraging the plant's chemical potency stored within these visible surfaces.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia glauca has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-isopentenyloxycoumarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-isopentenyloxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia glauca has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |