Artemisia sieversiana
Artemisia sieversiana, commonly known as Sivers' wormwood, is a resilient medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to specific mountainous regions, it is prized in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. This plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Scientific name: Artemisia sieversiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia as the species Artemisia sieversiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artemisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends through Germany and into the areas of Poland. It is also found within the borders of the Czechia-Slovakia region. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species can be located within Belarus. Finally, its distribution reaches the coastal and inland territories of the Baltic States.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia sieversiana has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone, Polyphenols, beta-sitosterol, coumarin, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaianolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia sieversiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia sieversiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |