Guizhou mugwort

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Guizhou mugwort
• white mugwort

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia, specifically as the species Artemisia lactiflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia and Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. Within the vast territory of China, it can be found spanning the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast regions. Furthermore, its range extends into Eastern Asia, where it is located in Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Artemisia lactiflora is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons by establishing robust root systems. Its developmental cycle begins with the germination of seeds or the expansion of rhizomes, leading to the emergence of silvery-green, lanceolate foliage. As a perennial, the plant undergoes seasonal dormancy during colder periods, storing energy in its underground structures to facilitate vigorous regrowth in the spring. During its active growing phase, it undergoes a reproductive cycle where it produces inflorescences consisting of small, yellowish flower heads that bloom typically in mid-to-late summer. Following pollination, the plant transitions into a seed-setting stage, dispersing seeds to ensure the continuation of the species, before retreating into its perennial dormancy to await the next cycle.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia lactiflora is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, lacking any woody structural components. It functions as a terrestrial plant, growing directly in the soil rather than exhibiting any epiphytic tendencies. In terms of its structural habit, the species is self-supporting, meaning it does not require external structures for climbing and maintains its upright posture through its own herbaceous stems.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological development of Artemisia lactiflora is characterized by significant morphological variability in its foliar structures, which serve as the primary sites for metabolic activity and nutrient synthesis. The leaf dimensions exhibit a specific range of growth, with leaf lengths typically maintaining a mean of 9 cm, though they can vary from a minimum of 5.5 cm to a maximum of 12.5 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a distinct breadth in leaf width, which fluctuates between a minimum of 4.5 cm and a maximum of 8.5 cm, resulting in an average leaf width of 6.5 cm. These varying surface areas influence the plant's photosynthetic efficiency and its capacity for gas exchange, as the structural dimensions of the leaves are integral to the plant's overall physiological performance and environmental adaptation.

Leaf length max:

12.5 cm

Leaf length mean:

9 cm

Leaf length min:

5.5 cm

Leaf width max:

8.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

6.5 cm

Leaf width min:

4.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia lactiflora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DIHYDROACTINIDIOLIDE, Dehydrovomifoliol, Megastigmatrienone, alpha-Curcumene, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.

DIHYDROACTINIDIOLIDE

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Dehydrovomifoliol

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Megastigmatrienone

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alpha-Curcumene

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bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

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Activities

Artemisia lactiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

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Conditions

Artemisia lactiflora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include lung cancer.

Lung cancer

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