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Artemisia gorgonum

Scientific Name: Artemisia gorgonum

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Artemisia gorgonum: Cape Verde's Endemic Shrub

Artemisia gorgonum, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is an endemic plant found exclusively on the Cape Verde islands. It is known locally as "losna" or "lorna". It holds significance in traditional medicine within the region.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is an aromatic shrub, growing up to 2 meters in height.
  • The text mentions the presence of volatile compounds in the oil of Artemisia gorgonum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia gorgonum Webb
  • Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as ASTERACEAE)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: The text provides the following related names, though they might not be direct synonyms:
    • Artemisia sacrorum Ledeb.
    • Artemisia herba-alba Asso
    • Seriphidium herba-album (Asso) Sojk
    • Artemisia incana (L.) Druce

Distribution and Habitat

  • Artemisia gorgonum is endemic to the Cape Verde islands.
  • It is specifically found on the islands of Santo Antão, Santiago, and Fogo.
  • It grows in higher elevations within the Cape Verde islands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Artemisia gorgonum is an aromatic shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall.
  • The plant has leaves and flowers.

Traditional and Medicinal Uses

  • In Cape Verde, Artemisia gorgonum is used in traditional medicine, known locally as "losna" or "lorna".
  • Research has investigated its in vitro antitumoral activity, antioxidant activity, and antiplasmodial activity.

Chemical Composition

  • Research has focused on the chemical composition of the aerial parts (leaves and flowers) of Artemisia gorgonum.
  • Studies have identified and synthesized furfuran lignans and a flavone from this plant.
  • The essential oil of Artemisia gorgonum contains a total of 111 volatile compounds.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Research has investigated the plant's activity against Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria.

Further Information

  • The USDA PLANTS Database is a potential resource for information: (http://plants.usda.gov)
  • Tropicos is referenced as a source of information.
  • Encyclopedia of Life is also referenced.