Artemisia stelleriana

Artemisia chinensis

Artemisia stellerianana, commonly known as Stelleerian wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to various temperate regions, this aromatic plant is characterized by its silvery foliage. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, often studied for its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic medicinal properties.

  • Scientific name: Artemisia stelleriana
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically being a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 is known by various common names depending on the language, including Artemisia chinensis in German (de), Artemisia chinensis in English (en), Artemisia chinensis in Italian (it), Artemisia chinensis in Spanish (es), and Artemisia chinensis in French (fr).
Language Common Name Source
de Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
en Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
it Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
es Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
fr Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
bg Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
ru Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
nl Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
la Artemisia chinensis Wikidata
uk Artemisia chinensis Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Denmark and Great Britain. Its presence extends further north to include the country of Sweden. Additionally, the species is documented in Ireland within the same European region. Beyond Europe, its range reaches the Russian Far East, specifically in the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Russian Far East Kamchatka WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Kuril Is. WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
Russian Far East Sakhalin WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP