Seleng Wormwood

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Seleng Wormwood

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia vulgaris var. selengensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia selengensis is characterized by its ability to colonize a diverse range of environments, demonstrating significant adaptability to varying moisture levels and substrates. This species is frequently found inhabiting burn clearings, where it takes advantage of the increased light availability following disturbances, as well as within the protected environments of forests and open meadows. Its distribution spans across distinct hydrological niches, occurring in both wet habitats near rivers and in drier, well-drained areas. Furthermore, it shows a preference for specific geological textures, establishing itself in sandy soils as well as stony, rocky places.

Habitat :

burn clearings, forest, meadows: wet, rivers, sand, stony places

Life history

The life history of Artemisia selengensis is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its entire biological cycle in a single year like annuals, nor does it follow the two-year cycle typical of biennials; instead, it maintains established root systems or vegetative structures that facilitate regrowth after periods of dormancy. This life strategy enables the plant to endure seasonal environmental fluctuations and invest resources into long-term survival and repeated reproductive efforts over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia selengensis is characterized by its growth as a non-woody herb, manifesting in a self-supporting growth form without any climbing tendencies. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite. The plant exhibits a variable habitat preference, ranging from aquatic and semiaquatic environments to terrestrial settings. In terms of stature, it is a relatively low-growing species, with a plant height that typically reaches a minimum of 0.75 m and extends to a maximum of 1.3 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.3 m

Plant height min:

0.75 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Artemisia selengensis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. The morphological aspects of its foliage play a critical role in its physiological performance, with leaf dimensions showing significant variability. The leaves typically exhibit a mean length of 10 cm, ranging from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 12 cm, while the leaf width maintains a mean of 8 cm. This width fluctuates between a minimum of 6 cm and a maximum of 10 cm, defining the overall surface area available for gas exchange and light interception essential to its metabolic functions.

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

10 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

10 cm

Leaf width mean:

8 cm

Leaf width min:

6 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia selengensis is characterized by specific mechanisms of seed movement and distribution. The species primarily exhibits an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, relying on wind currents to transport its reproductive units across the landscape. This anemochorous strategy is the dominant mode of dispersal, ensuring that seeds can be carried away from the parent plant to colonize new areas. In addition to this primary mechanism, the plant's dispersal profile includes anemochorous traits as a secondary identified characteristic, reinforcing the reliance on wind-driven movement for its reproductive success and spatial distribution.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Stem

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Artemisia selengensis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Callose, Chrysanthenone, Eucalyptol, Flavonoid.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Callose

1. Frontiers in plant science

Chrysanthenone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Eucalyptol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Isochlorogenic acid A

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isochlorogenic acid C

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isochlorogenic acid b

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

LIGNIN

1. Frontiers in plant science

ferulic acid

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

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

Hypolipidemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Artemisia selengensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include longevity.

Longevity

1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Preparations

Artemisia selengensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include abandoned stems and leaves of Artemisia selengensis.

Abandoned stems and leaves of artemisia selengensis

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica