Korean mugwort

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Japanese mugwort
• Korean Mugwort

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia lavandulifolia var. maximowiczii
• Artemisia indica var. maximowiczii
• Artemisia parvula
• Artemisia vulgaris var. maximowiczii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia, specifically as the species Artemisia princeps.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across both Europe and Asia. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in regions such as Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Its range extends significantly eastward into the vast territories of China. Specifically, it is documented within the China South-Central region. Additionally, the species is also known to inhabit the northern landscapes of Inner Mongolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Artemisia princeps is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist across multiple growing seasons. In terms of its growth habit and structural adaptation to its environment, the species is classified as a chamaephyte, maintaining its buds close to the soil surface to withstand varying environmental conditions. This life form, categorized under the chamaephyte group, dictates its developmental strategy and survival mechanisms throughout its extended lifecycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia princeps is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber or liana. It exhibits a terrestrial habit, existing as an independent organism without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, and it does not require aquatic or semiaquatic environments for its development. As a non-woody herb, the plant maintains a structural integrity that is entirely self-supporting, lacking the woody tissues found in shrubs or trees.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Artemisia princeps is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation strategies. The plant's vegetative architecture is defined by its leaf morphology, where the foliage exhibits significant dimensional variability. The leaves typically maintain a mean length of 9 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 6 cm to a maximum of 12 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width shows a mean value of 6 cm, with a documented range spanning from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 8 cm. These morphological parameters reflect the structural adaptations integrated with its C3 metabolic framework to support growth and physiological function.

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

9 cm

Leaf length min:

6 cm

Leaf width max:

8 cm

Leaf width mean:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia princeps is primarily driven by the production of minute seeds that facilitate widespread dispersal. The seed mass of this species is remarkably consistent and highly specialized, characterized by a mean mass of 7e-05 g. This uniformity is reflected in its extreme stability, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass values are exactly 7e-05 g. Such minimal seed weight suggests an evolutionary strategy optimized for wind dispersal or efficient transport through various environmental vectors, ensuring that the offspring can colonize new territories effectively.

Seed mass mean:

7e-05 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Artemisia princeps has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Thrombosis research
2. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Artemisia princeps has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eupatilin, Yomogin, 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, AFE.

Eupatilin

1. European journal of pharmacology
2. Archives of pharmacal research

Yomogin

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
2. Archives of pharmacal research

3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

1. Archives of pharmacal research

4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

1. Archives of pharmacal research

AFE

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

AKT

1. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

APO

1. Mediators of inflammation

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Archives of pharmacal research

Deoxyglucose

1. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

IC-1

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Artemisia princeps has 12 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, abdominal pain, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune diseases, cancers.

Inflammation

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Archives of pharmacal research

Abdominal pain

1. Mediators of inflammation

Atopic dermatitis

1. Journal of biomedical research

Autoimmune diseases

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Cancers

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dysmenorrhea

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Eczema

1. Mediators of inflammation

Endotoxemia

1. Archives of pharmacal research

Hematuria

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hemorrhoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Artemisia princeps has 7 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Artemisia princeps extract, Moxa, Sulfated polysaccharide, ethanol extract, extracts.

Artemisia princeps extract

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Moxa

1. Yakushigaku zasshi

Sulfated polysaccharide

1. Thrombosis research

Ethanol extract

1. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Extracts

1. Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins

Fermented

1. Journal of biomedical research

Leaves of artemisia princeps

1. Phytochemistry