Artemisia monosperma
Artemisia monosperma, commonly known as single-seed wormwood, is a distinctive perennial herb native to arid regions. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant is characterized by its aromatic foliage and unique reproductive structure. It holds significant ethnobotanical interest due to its potential therapeutic properties and ecological resilience.
- Scientific name: Artemisia monosperma
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further categorized under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Artemisia, and its specific species name, Artemisia monosperma.
| 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 monosperma, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Hebrew, it is called לענה חד-זרעית or לענה חד זרעית, while in Arabic, it is known as الشيح وحيد البذرة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | לענה חד זרעית | Wikidata |
| ar | الشيح وحيد البذرة | Wikidata |
| he | לענה חד-זרעית | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, Artemisia monosperma can be found growing in the territories of Egypt and Libya. Moving into Western Asia, the species is also documented throughout the Levant, specifically within Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, its range extends to the Palestinian territories. Finally, the plant is known to inhabit the Sinai Peninsula, bridging the connection between these two major regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia monosperma, is characterized by its distinct morphological structure, where the medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in its upper growth. The stem serves as the central structural axis, typically exhibiting a branched habit that supports the plant's upright form. Most of the therapeutic compounds are found within the aerial parts, which encompass the leaves, flowering heads, and all other structures located above the ground.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia monosperma has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artemisinin, 1,3R,8R-trihydroxydec-9-en-4,6-yne, 7-O-methyleriodictyol, Cirsilineol, calcium oxalate.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artemisinin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3R,8R-trihydroxydec-9-en-4,6-yne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-methyleriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cirsilineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium oxalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyartemisinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia monosperma has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Antispasmodic, Apoptotic, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia monosperma has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, COVID-19, MCF-7 cells, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MERS-CoV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergic rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronavirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |