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Artemisia aucheri

Scientific Name: Artemisia aucheri

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Artemisia aucheri: An Overview

Artemisia aucheri, belonging to the genus Artemisia, is a plant with notable characteristics and various applications, particularly in Iranian traditional medicine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia aucheri Boiss.
  • Synonyms: Artemisia aucheri Boiss.
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

  • Artemisia aucheri is endemic to Iran's rangelands and surrounding areas.
  • It is found only in Iran and neighboring regions.
  • Specific locations include the Central Plateau of Iran and the alpine regions in Kerman, Iran.
  • Studies have investigated the effect of climatic factors on its distribution in the Isfahan province.

Traditional Uses and Research

  • Artemisia aucheri is widely used in Iranian traditional medicine.
  • Research indicates potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-parasite, and anticancer properties.
  • Studies have explored its effects on various conditions, including hypercholesterolemia, leishmaniasis, and fungal infections.
  • Traditional uses in arid and semi-arid rangeland reclamation have also been explored.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Artemisia aucheri is described as a shrub.
  • Studies have focused on the chemical components found in its flowers and leaves.
  • The essential oil extracted from its aerial parts and seeds have been analyzed.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • The symbol ARAU6 is associated with Artemisia aucheri.
  • TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number): 780199

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Studies have explored its effects on various organisms, including bacteria, protozoa (such as Trichomonas vaginalis and Leishmania major), and fungi.
  • Research has also investigated its potential in combination with other treatments, such as chloroquine.
  • Its potential acaricidal activities and interactions with heavy metals have been studied.

Further Information

  • Further information can be found in databases such as Tropicos and The Plant List.
  • B and T World Seeds also provides data on Artemisia aucheri.