Artemisia rutifolia
Artemisia rutifolia, commonly known as rutifolia wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to various high-altitude regions. Characterized by its distinct silvery foliage and aromatic properties, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its unique chemical compounds for potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Artemisia rutifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia rutifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is situated within the 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, Artemisia rutifolia, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 香叶蒿 (zh), 香叶蒿 (zh-cn), and 香叶蒿 (zh-hans), while in Taiwan, it is specifically called 阿爾泰香葉蒿 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Mongolian, the plant is known as Цагаан шарилж (mn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香叶蒿 | Wikidata |
| mn | Цагаан шарилж | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香叶蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿爾泰香葉蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香叶蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 芸香叶蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 察汗-沙里尔日 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found growing in the Altay and Buryatiya regions. Its distribution further extends through the Krasnoyarsk area and into the southern reaches of Tuva. Beyond the Siberian borders, the species also occupies significant habitats within Central Asia. Specifically, the plant is documented to thrive within the country of Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia rutifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |