Artemisia oliveriana
Artemisia oliverianana, commonly known as a medicinal wormwood species, is a resilient perennial valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific temperate regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds with significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It holds growing interest in ethnobotany for its traditional applications in treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Artemisia oliveriana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Artemisia and the species name oliveriania.
| 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, Artemisia oliverianana, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Japanese, it is referred to as Yomogi, while in English, it is often called oliverianan wormwood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the diverse landscapes of Central Asia. Its presence can be found throughout the vast territories of Kazakhstan. Additionally, the species inhabits various regions within Kirgizstan. It also extends its range into the arid environments of Turkmenistan. Finally, the distribution includes the mountainous and steppe lands of Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Activities
Artemisia oliveriana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |