Artemisia marschalliana
Artemisia marschalliana, commonly known as wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to Eurasia. Renowned for its aromatic, silvery foliage, this plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it possesses bioactive compounds often studied for their potential antimicrobial, digestive, and antioxidant therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Artemisia marschalliana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is specifically identified by its 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, known scientifically as Artemisia marschalliana, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 中亚旱蒿 (zh), 中亚旱蒿 (zh-hans), and 中亚旱蒿 (zh-cn), while in Kazakh, it is known as Көкшағыр жусан (kk). Additionally, in Estonian, the species is called karvane põldpuju (et).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 中亚旱蒿 | Wikidata |
| kk | Көкшағыр жусан | Wikidata |
| et | karvane põldpuju | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 中亚旱蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 中亚旱蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 中亞旱蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is notably documented in Germany and Poland. Moving toward the southeastern part of the continent, the species can be found within the borders of Bulgaria and Romania. Additionally, its range extends into the European portion of Türkiye. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia marschalliana, is characterized by its distinct botanical structures which contribute to its medicinal properties. The primary part utilized is the shoot, which contains the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. Within these aerial parts, the plant produces a potent essential oil that serves as a key component in various traditional remedies, offering aromatic and chemical qualities that define its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia marschalliana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia marschalliana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |