Artemisia schrenkiana
Artemisia schrenkiana, commonly known as a medicinal wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine. It is primarily studied for its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects in various therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Artemisia schrenkiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 schrenkiana, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In German, it is frequently referred to as Schrenks Beifuß, while in English, it is often called Schrenk's wormwood. Within its native alpine habitats, it may also be identified by local vernacular terms that reflect its relationship to the broader Artemisia genus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence can be recorded in Belarus. Moving into the Siberian region, it is widely distributed across several key areas. Specifically, it inhabits the regions of Altay, Buryatiya, and Chita. Finally, its geographical range extends to the Irkutsk area within Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia schreenkiana, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its dried parts. When the aerial components of the herb, including the leaves and flowering tops, are harvested and dried, they are preserved for future medicinal use. These dried parts are often prepared as infusions or decoctions to extract their bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess various therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia schrenkiana 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia schrenkiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |