Artemisia negrei
Artemisia negrei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Artemisia negrei, scientifically known as Artemisia negrei, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Typically found in Mediterranean habitats, this plant is recognized for its aromatic foliage and silver-green leaves. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany due to its potential therapeutic and medicinal properties.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artemisia negreiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Artemisia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia negrei, exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily documented within the North African region. Specifically, the species is found growing in the territory of Morocco. Because it is tied to this particular area, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, its natural habitat remains confined to these unique Mediterranean landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Artemisia negrei has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Antifungal
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Antioxidant
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM