Cape Verde Sagebrush
Artemisia gorgonum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cape Verde Sagebrush, scientifically known as Artemisia gorgonum, is a resilient perennial herb endemic to the Macaronesian islands. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in local folk medicine for its potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties within various therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cape Verde Sagebrush
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cape Verde Sagebrush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artemisia gorgonumSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Artemisia gorgonum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Artemisia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the Macaronesian region. Its presence is primarily documented in the archipelago of Cape Verde. Within these islands, it occupies unique ecological niches that support its survival. Because its range is so concentrated, it remains a characteristic element of the local flora in this area. Consequently, its existence is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions found in Cape Verde.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Artemisia gorgonum is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub, which contributes to its structural presence in its natural habitat. This plant exhibits a woody nature, possessing permanent, lignified stems that provide a sturdy and perennial framework.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Artemisia gorgonum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
kaempferol
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
quercetin
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Artemisia gorgonum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimalarial
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia gorgonum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extracts (infusions) | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extracts | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |