Artemisia transiliensis
Artemisia transiliensis, commonly known as a species of wormwood, is a resilient medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. This plant offers significant therapeutic potential through its unique bioactive compounds and antioxidant capabilities.
- Scientific name: Artemisia transiliensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further descending through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 transiliensis, is known by various regional names depending on the language and local tradition. In English, it is commonly referred to as transiliensis wormwood, while in French, it is known as armoise de Transilien. In Spanish, the plant is called armosa de Transilien, and in German, it is identified as Transilien-Beifuß.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Central Asia and East Asia. In the territory of Central Asia, it can be found growing across Kazakhstan. Its presence is also documented within the borders of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, the species extends into the Xinjiang region of China. These three areas represent the primary locations where the plant is naturally distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia transiliensis, is utilized in traditional medicinal practices primarily through the use of its whole plants. When the entire specimen is harvested, it contains a complex synergy of bioactive compounds distributed throughout the stems, leaves, and flowering heads. By employing the whole plants, practitioners aim to capture the complete chemical profile of the species, ensuring that all constituent secondary metabolites work together to provide the desired therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia transiliensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |