Artemisia tournefortiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artemisia pyromacha

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artemisia tournefortiana is characterized by its ability to thrive across diverse and often harsh landscapes, including deserts, steppes, mountains, and riparian zones such as rivers and irrigation channels. This plant demonstrates significant vertical adaptability, occupying a broad altitudinal spectrum that ranges from a minimum elevation of 700 m AMSL to a maximum of 3600 m AMSL. On average, the species is found at a mean elevation of 1150 m AMSL, reflecting its capacity to colonize both low-lying arid environments and high-altitude montane habitats.

Elevational range max:

3600 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1150 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

700 m AMSL

Habitat :

desert, irrigation channals, mountains, rivers, steppe

Life history

The life history of Artemisia tournefortiana is characterized by its distinct biological strategies and developmental stages. This species functions primarily as an annual plant, completing its entire life cycle from germination to seed production within a single growing season. In terms of its structural growth and survival strategy, it exhibits a life form classified as a therophyte, meaning it survives the unfavorable seasons in the form of seeds. Additionally, it can be described as a hemicryptophyte, a classification that highlights its ability to protect its perennating buds at or just below the soil surface, ensuring its persistence in its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Life form :

therophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Artemisia tournefortiana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This terrestrial, self-supporting plant does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it act as an epiphyte or a parasite, maintaining an independent existence. In terms of stature, the plant exhibits significant variability in height, with measurements ranging from a minimum of 1.2 m to a maximum of 1.9 m, though it maintains an average plant height of approximately 0.75 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.9 m

Plant height mean:

0.75 m

Plant height min:

1.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Artemisia tournefortiana is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency. The plant's vegetative structure exhibits significant morphological variability in its foliage, with leaf dimensions playing a crucial role in its surface area for gas exchange and light absorption. The leaves vary in length, ranging from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 18 cm, with a mean length of 11.5 cm. Similarly, the leaf width shows considerable plasticity, with measurements spanning from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 8 cm, maintaining a mean width of 5 cm. These dimensional parameters reflect the plant's physiological adaptations to its environmental conditions, influencing its overall transpiration rates and energy production capacity.

Leaf length max:

18 cm

Leaf length mean:

11.5 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf width max:

8 cm

Leaf width mean:

5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artemisia tournefortiana is characterized by a specific phenological cycle and specialized biological mechanisms. The flowering period is concentrated within the month of August, marking both the flowering start and end times. The plant utilizes a biotic pollination syndrome, specifically relying on insects to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Furthermore, the species is capable of self-fertilization, which ensures reproductive success even in varying environmental conditions. Once fertilization is complete, the plant employs an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, utilizing wind as the primary mechanism to transport its seeds to new locations.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Aug

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Self fertilization :

present

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Artemisia tournefortiana has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, root, seed.

Flower

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Root

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Seed

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Chemicals

Artemisia tournefortiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Monoterpene, Sesquiterpene, artemisinin.

Monoterpene

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Sesquiterpene

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

artemisinin

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Conditions

Artemisia tournefortiana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria, vitiligo.

Malaria

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Vitiligo

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Artemisia tournefortiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane-soluble extract.

Dichloromethane-soluble extract

1. Journal of Asian natural products research