Artemisia obtusiloba var. glabra
Artemisia obtusiloba glabra
Artemisia obtusiloba var. glabra, commonly known as a distinctive variety of wormwood, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Characterized by its unique leaf morphology, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its therapeutic potential in pharmacology and natural wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Artemisia obtusiloba var. glabra
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Artemisia as the variety glabra.
| 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 is known by several different names depending on the language and regional usage. In English, it is referred to as Artemisia obtusiloba glabra, while in Chinese, it is identified as 亮绿蒿 (zh), 亮绿蒿 (zh-hans), or 亮绿蒿 (zh-cn), and specifically as 亮緑蒿 (zh-tw) in Traditional Chinese script.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 亮绿蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 亮绿蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 亮绿蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 亮緑蒿 | Wikidata |
| en | Artemisia obtusiloba glabra | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the northernmost parts of its range, it can be found specifically within the Altai region of Siberia. Moving southward into Central Asia, the species is documented to grow within Kazakhstan. Its range extends further east into the Xinjiang region of China. Finally, the distribution encompasses the vast landscapes of Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Activities
Artemisia obtusiloba var. glabra has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |