Artemisia spicigera
Artemisia spicigera, commonly known as wormwood, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Renowned for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant has been used extensively in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fevers, and various parasitic infections throughout diverse global cultures.
- Scientific name: Artemisia spicigera
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Artemisia.
| 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 spicigera, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as bitter wormwood, while in Spanish, it is commonly called ajenjo amargo. In French, the species is known as armoise amère, and in German, it is referred to as bitterer Beifuß.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the region of Western Asia. Its presence is notably documented across the territory of Iran. Additionally, it can be found growing within the borders of Türkiye. These locations represent the primary areas where the species is naturally established. Therefore, its range is concentrated in these two key Western Asian countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia spicigera has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, camphor, bicyclogermacrene, camphene, cis-thujone.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-thujone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene derivatives | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia spicigera has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus megaterium, Enterobacter aerogenes, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus megaterium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Serratia marcescens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |