slender-leaf wormwood

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia vulgaris var. integrifolia
• Artemisia integrifolia var. latifolia
• Artemisia quadriauriculata
• Artemisia integrifolia f. sublata
• Artemisia komarovii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the Asteraceae family, falling under the genus Artemisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across specific regions of Eastern Europe and Siberia. In Eastern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Belarus. Moving into the Siberian region, it is found in the republic of Buryatiya. The species also populates the areas surrounding Chitа and Irkutsk. Finally, its range extends further into the Krasnoyarsk region of Siberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia integrifolia is defined by its ability to thrive in diverse and often transitional landscapes, most notably within forest ecosystems and open meadows. In these habitats, the plant plays a functional role in the vegetative structure, often colonizing edges or clearings where light availability and soil composition allow for establishment. Its presence in meadows suggests an adaptation to open, sun-exposed environments, while its occurrence in forest settings indicates a capacity to tolerate varying levels of shade and moisture regimes typical of woodland understories or margins. By occupying these specific ecological niches, Artemisia integrifolia contributes to the localized biodiversity of its environment, interacting with the soil microbiota and surrounding flora characteristic of these temperate or montane zones.

Habitat :

forest, meadows

Life history

The life history of Artemia integrifolia is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant establishes a long-term presence in its habitat, typically developing robust root systems that facilitate survival through varying environmental conditions. This life cycle enables the plant to engage in repeated reproductive cycles over several years, rather than completing its life history in a single season like annuals or a two-year cycle like biennials. Through this perennial strategy, Artemia integrifolia can better withstand seasonal fluctuations and maintain its ecological niche within its specific growing environment.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia integrifolia is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a herb or subshrub. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behavior, such as a liana or vine, and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. The plant is terrestrial in nature, neither aquatic nor epiphytic, and maintains a relatively low stature with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Artemia integrifolia is characterized by its adaptation to arid and semi-arid environments through specific metabolic and structural mechanisms. Most notably, the plant utilizes a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and influences its water-use efficiency and response to varying light intensities. To mitigate the physiological stress imposed by high temperatures and limited moisture, the plant employs various xerophytic adaptations, including the production of specialized secondary metabolites such as terpenoids and flavonoids that protect cellular structures from oxidative stress. Its metabolic activity is closely tied to seasonal shifts, allowing it to optimize nutrient uptake and maintain osmotic balance during periods of drought. Through this combination of C3 metabolism and specialized biochemical defenses, the plant manages gas exchange and energy production while minimizing transpirational water loss.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia integrifolia is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window and a reliance on wind for seed movement. The flowering process typically occurs within the month of August, with both the onset and the conclusion of the flowering period concentrated during this time. Following the pollination phase, the plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning its seeds are primarily dispersed by the wind (anemochory) to facilitate the colonization of new habitats.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia integrifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12,13-epoxylinolenic acid, Chamazulene, eugenol, linoleic acid, linolenic acid.

12,13-epoxylinolenic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chamazulene

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

eugenol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

linoleic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

linolenic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

oleic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

palmitic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia integrifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperlipidemia.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations