Artemisia sieberi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia herba-alba var. laxiflora
• Seriphidium sieberi
• Artemisia inculta var. laxiflora
• Artemisia glomerulata

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 falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, Artemisia sieberi is identified by its genus, Artemisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Afghanistan. It also maintains a significant range throughout Iran and Iraq. Finally, the distribution extends across the Levant, covering the areas of Lebanon and Syria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia sieberi is characterized by its specialized adaptation to rugged, high-altitude terrains. This species thrives in diverse mountainous environments, showing a particular preference for stony places where it can establish itself amidst rocky substrates. Its distribution is defined by a significant altitudinal gradient, spanning an elevational range that begins at 400 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1600 m AMSL. This wide vertical range allows the plant to inhabit various montane microclimates, ranging from lower slopes to higher, more exposed rocky outcrops.

Elevational range max:

1600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

400 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Artemisia sieberi is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and maintain its presence within its ecological niche. In terms of its structural growth strategy, the species exhibits a chamaephyte life form, meaning its permanent buds are located near or just above the soil surface, which often aids in survival against environmental stressors. This classification is consistently identified through its chamaephyte morphology, defining its specialized habit of maintaining low-growing vegetation that can withstand varying climatic conditions.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia sieberi is characterized by its growth form as a woody subshrub and herb. This self-supporting plant is non-parasitic, functioning as an independent organism within its ecosystem. It typically maintains a low profile, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.35 m. Regarding its habitat preference, the species is classified as terrestrial, though it can exist across a spectrum including semiaquatic and aquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.35 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia sieberi is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that dictates its reproductive success. The flowering process is concentrated within a narrow temporal window, with the flowering start occurring in May. This reproductive phase concludes within the same month, as the flowering end is also recorded in May. This condensed period of anthesis suggests a highly synchronized flowering pattern, which is a critical aspect of the plant's life cycle for ensuring pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Artemisia sieberi has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Frontiers in veterinary science
2. Tropical animal health and production

Stem

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Artemisia sieberi has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 3'-hydroxygenkwanin, Davanone, Gallic acid, artemisinin.

1,8-Cineole

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Natural product research

3'-hydroxygenkwanin

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Davanone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gallic acid

1. Metabolites

artemisinin

1. Metabolites

cis-crysanthenyl acetate

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercetin

1. Metabolites

Activities

Artemisia sieberi has 4 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
2. Bulletin of emergency and trauma

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of Asian natural products research
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antifungal

1. Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine

Antioxidant

1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia sieberi has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, Acinetobacter baumannii, Bacillus subtilis, Candida tropicalis, Escherichia coli.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations