Artemisia selengensis

Artemisia selengensis, commonly known as a unique member of the wormwood family, is a medicinal plant native to specific regional habitats. Renowned for its complex chemical profile, it contains bioactive compounds studied for their therapeutic potential, including antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a subject of significant botanical interest.

  • Scientific name: Artemisia selengensis
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Artemisia as the species Artemisia selengensis.

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 selengensis, is known by various common names depending on the language and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 萎蒿 and 狭叶艾, while specifically in mainland China, it is commonly called 蒌蒿, and in Taiwan, it is known as 蔞蒿. Additionally, it is identified by the name 奥存-沙里尔日 in certain linguistic contexts.
Language Common Name Source
zh 萎蒿 Wikidata
zh-cn 蒌蒿 Wikidata
zh-tw 蔞蒿 Wikidata
zh 狭叶艾 Wikidata
zh 奥存-沙里尔日 Wikidata
zh 水艾 Wikidata
zh 白蒿 Wikidata
zh 蒌蒿 Wikidata
zh Wikidata
zh 闾蒿 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Belarus. Moving eastward, the species can be found in the Siberian regions of both Buryatiya and Chita. The plant also extends into the Russian Far East, occupying territories such as Amur. Finally, its range reaches into the Khabarovsk region, completing its widespread distribution.

Region Area Source
Eastern Europe Belarus WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
China China South-Central WCVP
China Inner Mongolia WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Artemisia selengensis, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its aerial parts. Specifically, the therapeutic components are concentrated within the stems and leaves, which are harvested to extract their bioactive compounds.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
stems and leaves 1 ★☆☆☆☆
aerial parts 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Artemisia selengensis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include callose, chlorogenic acid, chrysanthenone, eucalyptol, ferulic acid.

Total chemicals
10
Scientific sources
10

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
callose 1 ★☆☆☆☆
chlorogenic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
chrysanthenone 1 ★☆☆☆☆
eucalyptol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
ferulic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
flavonoid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
isochlorogenic acid A 1 ★☆☆☆☆
isochlorogenic acid B 1 ★☆☆☆☆
isochlorogenic acid C 1 ★☆☆☆☆
lignin 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Artemisia selengensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypolipidemic.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Hypolipidemic 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia selengensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include longevity.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
longevity 1 ★☆☆☆☆