Artemisia minor
Artemisia minor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Artemisia minor, scientifically known as Artemisia minor, is a perennial herb celebrated in traditional medicine for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant has historically been utilized to support digestive health, alleviate inflammation, and provide antimicrobial benefits, making it a significant botanical in herbalism.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Artemisia Sieversiana Var. Tibetica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artemisia minorSynonyms
- Artemisia sieversiana var. tibetica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia minor, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is ultimately 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the North-Central areas as well as throughout the Qinghai province. It can also be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet and the remote stretches of Xinjiang. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species extends its reach into the East Himalaya region. Together, these locations highlight a distribution primarily centered around central and eastern mountainous territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as mugwort, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the aromatic leaves, stems, and flowering tops, contain the essential volatile oils and bioactive compounds necessary for medicinal applications. Whether harvested for dried herbal infusions or used in topical preparations, the aerial parts serve as the concentrated source of the plant's characteristic scent and healing potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia minor has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arteminorin D, Ethyl caffeate, arteminorin C, caffeic acid, luteolin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Arteminorin D | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl caffeate | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arteminorin C | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |