sieversian wormwood

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• sieversian wormwood
• Sievers Wormwood

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia koreana
• Artemisia moxa
• Artemisia scariosa
• Artemisia sieversiana var. koreana
• Absinthium sieversianum var. acutangulum
• Artemisia sparsa
• Absinthium sieversianum var. absinthioides
• Carpesium gigas
• Artemisia sieversiana var. grandis
• Artemisia sieversiana var. sparsa
• Absinthium sieversianum
• Artemisia sieversiana var. communis
• Artemisia absinthioides
• Artemisia chrysolepis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia sieversiana is characterized by its preference for high-altitude environments, specifically occupying an elevational range that extends from 2,600 m to a maximum of 3,400 m AMSL. Within these montane zones, the species is frequently found inhabiting open, managed roadsides, where it thrives in disturbed or cleared ground. This specific habitat preference suggests an ability to colonize areas with moderate human influence and open sunlight, typical of roadside margins in high-elevation landscapes.

Elevational range max:

3400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2600 m AMSL

Habitat :

open roadsides managed

Life history

The life history of Artemisia sieversiana is characterized by a variable lifecycle that can manifest as an annual, biennial, or perennial, depending largely on environmental conditions and habitat stability. The plant begins its life cycle through seed germination, typically following periods of dormancy, and develops into a robust vegetative state. As a variable-lifecycle species, it possesses the adaptability to complete its reproductive cycle within a single year or persist through multiple growing seasons, allowing it to thrive in fluctuating ecological niches. During its growth phases, the plant focuses on biomass accumulation and the development of its characteristic foliage before transitioning into a reproductive stage. This stage involves the production of inflorescences, which facilitate pollination and the subsequent generation of seeds, ensuring the continuation of the species through both sexual reproduction and, in perennial forms, vegetative persistence.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia sieversiana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. This species is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit parasitic or epiphytic behavior, maintaining an independent and terrestrial lifestyle. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a maximum height of 1 meter, with a minimum height of 0.3 meters and an average height of approximately 0.825 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height mean:

0.825 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Artemisia sieveersiana is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. Its vegetative morphology is defined by lanceolate leaf forms with entire margins, notably lacking any defensive leaf thorns or spines. The leaves exhibit specific dimensional variations, with a mean length of 6 cm, ranging from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 8 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum of 6 cm, maintaining a mean width of 4.5 cm.

Leaf form :

lanceolate

Leaf length max:

8 cm

Leaf length mean:

6 cm

Leaf length min:

4 cm

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

6 cm

Leaf width mean:

4.5 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia sieversiana is characterized by a specific phenological window and specialized dispersal mechanisms. The flowering period is concentrated primarily in August, with both the onset and conclusion of the flowering stage occurring within this month. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds with a mean mass of 0.0079 g. These seeds are disseminated via an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning they are primarily spread by the action of the wind, which facilitates their movement across the landscape.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Aug

Seed mass mean:

0.0079 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Artemisia sieversiana has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-Hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, Flavonoids, GUAIANOLIDE.

5-Hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone

1. Planta medica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Phytochemistry

Daucosterol

1. Phytochemistry

Flavonoids

1. BMC plant biology

GUAIANOLIDE

1. Planta medica

Lignans

1. Phytochemistry

STIGMASTEROL

1. Phytochemistry

Sesquiterpene

1. Fitoterapia

coumarin

1. BMC plant biology

polyphenols

1. American scientific journal

Activities

Artemisia sieversiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. BMC plant biology

Antioxidant

1. BMC plant biology

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia sieversiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations