Artemisia parviflora
Artemisia parviflora, commonly known as the small-flowered wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to various regions. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this medicinal plant is valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Traditionally, it has been utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Artemisia parviflora
- 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, Artemisia parviflora is 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 |
Common Names
This plant is known by several names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the common names 西南牡蒿, 青蒿, 西南牡蒿 (simplified), 西南牡蒿 (CN), and 西南牡蒿 (TW).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西南牡蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 西南牡蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西南牡蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西南牡蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 青蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花牡蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning the South-Central and North-Central territories. Its distribution extends further into the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai and Tibet. Additionally, the species reaches into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the area of Assam. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied regional environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia parviflora, offers various therapeutic components that are utilized in traditional and modern medicine. The medicinal value is often derived from concentrated herbal extracts, which contain a complex profile of bioactive compounds responsible for its physiological effects. Additionally, the plant is a rich source of essential oil, a volatile substance that carries a potent aromatic profile and contributes significantly to its pharmacological potency. Together, these plant parts serve as the primary sources for developing treatments aimed at various health applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herbal extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia parviflora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia parviflora has 14 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiasthmatic, Anticancer, Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Antiemetic.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiemetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitubercular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia parviflora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, epilepsy, malaria, morning sickness, typhoid.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morning sickness | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| typhoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |