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 |