Artemisia vestita
Artemisia vestita, commonly known as the velvet wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Distinguished by its silvery, velvety foliage, this aromatic plant has long been valued in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and insecticidal properties, making it a significant botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Artemisia vestita
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia as the species Artemisia vestita.
| 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 vestita, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly identified as 毛莲蒿, a name that is used consistently across several written formats including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn, as well as the traditional character form zh-tw (毛蓮蒿). Additionally, it is also known by the name 结血蒿 in certain Chinese contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛莲蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛莲蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛莲蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛蓮蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 结血蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 结白蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 老羊蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence throughout various regions of China. It can be found growing in the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the northern reaches of Manchuria. The species is also documented within the provinces of China Southeast and Qinghai. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the wide ecological range of Artemisia vestita.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as silver wormwood, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, which serves as the primary source of its medicinal properties. The leaf of Artemia vestita is deeply lobed and covered in a dense layer of fine, silvery-white hairs, giving the plant a soft, velvety texture. These leaves are rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, making them the most significant part used in traditional herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia vestita has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hispidulin, 6-methoxytricin, Cirsilineol, acacetin, apigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hispidulin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-methoxytricin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cirsilineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsilineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia vestita has 10 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Antifebrile, Antifeedant, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifebrile | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiphlogistic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia vestita has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergic rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |