Artemisia lancea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia glabrata f. vestita
• Artemisia lavandulifolia subsp. angusta
• Artemisia freyniana f. vestita
• Artemisia freyniana f. discolor
• Artemisia feddei
• Artemisia sacrorum f. incana
• Artemisia arschantinica
• Artemisia lavandulifolia var. feddei
• Artemisia feddei subsp. arschantinica
• Artemisia minutiflora
• Artemisia vulgaris var. parviflora
• Artemisia mongolica subsp. parviflora
• Artemisia gmelinii subsp. manshurica
• Artemisia messerschmidtiana var. incana
• Artemisia sacrorum subsp. manshurica
• Artemisia sacrorum var. incana
• Artemisia gmelinii var. incana

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 family Asteraceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Artemisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Asia and Europe. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Romania. The species also reaches the Russian Far East, where it can be found inhabiting both the Kuril Islands and the Primorye region. Within China, the plant is widely distributed across the South-Central areas as well as the northern territory of Inner Mongolia. These varied locations highlight the wide environmental range that Artemisia lancea is able to occupy.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia lancea is defined by its adaptability to diverse terrestrial ecosystems, where it frequently establishes itself across a variety of open and semi-open landscapes. It is commonly found inhabiting forests, particularly along the margins and within light gaps, as well as in expansive meadows and old fields where sunlight availability is sufficient for growth. Additionally, the species thrives in shrubberies, utilizing the structural complexity of these dense vegetative zones to compete for resources. This ability to colonize multiple successional stages, from disturbed old fields to more established shrublands and forested edges, highlights its versatility in different environmental niches.

Habitat :

forest, meadows, old fields, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Artemisia lancea is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its habitat across multiple growing seasons. As a perennial plant, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year like annuals or two years like biennials; instead, it maintains a long-term presence through established root systems that facilitate regrowth. This perennial nature enables the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations and contribute to the long-term stability of its ecosystem. Throughout its life cycle, the plant undergoes regular vegetative growth and reproductive phases, utilizing its enduring structure to survive environmental stresses and re-establish itself annually.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia lancea is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically functioning as a self-supporting herb. The plant typically exhibits a terrestrial habitat, avoiding aquatic or semiaquatic environments. In terms of stature, it reaches a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 0.8 m. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining a self-sustaining life cycle through its herbaceous structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Artemisia lancea is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage that reflect its structural development. The leaves exhibit a regulated growth pattern where the length typically averages 4 cm, with a developmental range spanning from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum of 5 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth is a distinct width profile, which maintains a mean measurement of 3.25 cm. This width fluctuates between a minimum threshold of 2.5 cm and a maximum extent of 4 cm, defining the overall lanceolate geometry and surface area available for metabolic processes.

Leaf length max:

5 cm

Leaf length mean:

4 cm

Leaf length min:

3 cm

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.25 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia lancea is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle and a specialized method of seed dissemination. The flowering period is concentrated within the month of August, marking both the onset and the conclusion of its reproductive phase. Following the maturation of its seeds, the plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, relying on wind currents as the primary mechanism to transport its progeny to new locations. This anemochorous strategy is consistently applied across its dispersal processes, ensuring that the seeds are effectively spread through air movement to facilitate colonization.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia lancea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ACHILLIN, scopoletin.

ACHILLIN

1. Planta medica

scopoletin

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Artemisia lancea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include H2O extract.

H2o extract

1. Planta medica