Artemisia tournefortiana
Artemisia tournefortiana, commonly known as Tournefort wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to arid regions. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant contains diverse bioactive compounds. Traditionally used in various folk medicines, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating digestive ailments, inflammation, and various respiratory conditions.
- Scientific name: Artemisia tournefortiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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, falling into the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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, known scientifically as Artemisia tournefortiana, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Czech, it is called pelyněk Tournefortův, while in Chinese, it is identified by several localized terms: 湿地蒿 (zh), 湿地蒿 (zh-hans), 湿地蒿 (zh-cn), and 濕地蒿 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 湿地蒿 | Wikidata |
| cs | pelyněk Tournefortův | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 湿地蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 湿地蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 濕地蒿 | Wikidata |
| cs | Pelyněk Tournefortův | Wikidata |
| zh | 白沙蒿 | Wikidata |
| de | Armenischer Beifuß | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is present across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Its range also extends further north into the territory of Norway. Together, these locations define the primary northern habitats for Artemisia tournefortiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia tournefortiana, is a medicinal species where various components contribute to its therapeutic potential. The aerial part, which includes the leaves and stems, is frequently harvested for its volatile oils and bioactive compounds. During its reproductive phase, the plant produces distinct flowers that are essential for its lifecycle and often contain concentrated phytochemicals. For propagation, the seeds serve as the primary means of spreading the species to new environments. Additionally, the roots are often utilized in traditional medicine, as they can store significant nutrients and secondary metabolites used in various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia tournefortiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artemisinin, monoterpene, sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artemisinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia tournefortiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, vitiligo.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitiligo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |