Artemisia princeps: Difference between revisions

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A species of plant in the daisy family

Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort, is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. This perennial herb is known for its aromatic leaves and is used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.

Description[edit]

Artemisia princeps is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are deeply lobed, green on the upper surface, and white and woolly underneath. The plant produces small, yellowish flowers that bloom in late summer to early autumn.

Habitat[edit]

This species thrives in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, roadsides, and forest edges. It prefers well-drained soils and can often be found in sunny locations.

Uses[edit]

Culinary[edit]

In Japanese cuisine, Artemisia princeps is used as a flavoring agent and is a key ingredient in dishes such as yomogi mochi, a type of rice cake. The young leaves are harvested in spring and used fresh or dried.

Medicinal[edit]

Traditionally, Artemisia princeps has been used in herbal medicine for its purported health benefits. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. The leaves are often used in the practice of moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine technique.

Cultivation[edit]

Artemisia princeps is relatively easy to cultivate. It requires minimal care and can be propagated by seed or division. The plant is tolerant of a range of soil types but prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

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-{{Short description|Fungal disease affecting apple trees}}
+{{Short description|A species of plant in the daisy family}}
 {{Taxobox
-| name = Apple scab
+| name = Artemisia princeps
-| image = Apple_fruits_scab.jpg
+| image = Artemisia_princeps1.jpg
-| image_caption = Apple fruits affected by scab
+| image_caption = Artemisia princeps in bloom
-| regnum = [[Fungi]]
+| regnum = Plantae
-| divisio = [[Ascomycota]]
+| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
-| classis = [[Dothideomycetes]]
+| unranked_classis = Eudicots
-| ordo = [[Pleosporales]]
+| unranked_ordo = Asterids
-| familia = [[Venturiaceae]]
+| ordo = Asterales
-| genus = ''[[Venturia]]''
+| familia = Asteraceae
-| species = '''''V. inaequalis'''''
+| genus = ''[[Artemisia (genus)|Artemisia]]''
-| binomial = ''Venturia inaequalis''
+| species = '''''A. princeps'''''
-| binomial_authority = (Cooke) G. Winter
+| binomial = ''Artemisia princeps''
+| binomial_authority = Pamp.
 }}
-'''''Apple scab''''' is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen ''[[Venturia inaequalis]]''. It is one of the most common and economically significant diseases affecting [[apple]] trees worldwide. The disease primarily affects the leaves, fruit, and sometimes the young twigs of apple trees, leading to reduced fruit quality and yield.
+'''''Artemisia princeps''''', commonly known as Japanese mugwort, is a species of plant in the [[Asteraceae]] family. It is native to [[East Asia]], including [[Japan]], [[Korea]], and [[China]]. This perennial herb is known for its aromatic leaves and is used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.
-==Symptoms==
+==Description==
-The first symptoms of apple scab appear in early spring as olive-green spots on the leaves. These spots gradually darken and become velvety in texture. As the disease progresses, the spots may coalesce, causing the leaves to become distorted and eventually fall off. On the fruit, scab lesions appear as dark, sunken areas that can crack and deform the apple, making it unmarketable.
+''Artemisia princeps'' is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are deeply lobed, green on the upper surface, and white and woolly underneath. The plant produces small, yellowish flowers that bloom in late summer to early autumn.
-==Life Cycle==
+[[File:Artemisia_princeps1.jpg|thumb|right|''Artemisia princeps'' in its natural habitat]]
-Apple scab is a polycyclic disease, meaning it can produce multiple infection cycles within a single growing season. The fungus overwinters in fallen leaves and infected twigs. In the spring, as temperatures rise, the fungus produces spores that are released into the air and carried by wind to infect new leaves and fruit. Moisture from rain or dew is necessary for the spores to germinate and infect the host plant.
-==Management==
+==Habitat==
-Effective management of apple scab involves a combination of cultural practices, resistant cultivars, and fungicide applications. Cultural practices include removing and destroying fallen leaves to reduce the source of overwintering inoculum. Planting scab-resistant apple varieties can also significantly reduce the incidence of the disease. Fungicides are often applied preventatively, starting at bud break and continuing throughout the growing season, especially during wet weather conditions.
+This species thrives in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, roadsides, and forest edges. It prefers well-drained soils and can often be found in sunny locations.
-==Impact==
+==Uses==
-Apple scab can cause significant economic losses in commercial apple production due to reduced fruit quality and yield. The disease can also increase production costs due to the need for frequent fungicide applications. In addition to its economic impact, apple scab can affect the aesthetic quality of apples, making them less appealing to consumers.
+===Culinary===
+In [[Japanese cuisine]], ''Artemisia princeps'' is used as a flavoring agent and is a key ingredient in dishes such as ''[[yomogi mochi]]'', a type of rice cake. The young leaves are harvested in spring and used fresh or dried.
+===Medicinal===
+Traditionally, ''Artemisia princeps'' has been used in [[herbal medicine]] for its purported health benefits. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. The leaves are often used in the practice of [[moxibustion]], a traditional [[Chinese medicine]] technique.
+==Cultivation==
+''Artemisia princeps'' is relatively easy to cultivate. It requires minimal care and can be propagated by seed or division. The plant is tolerant of a range of soil types but prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
 ==Related pages==
-* [[Apple]]
+* [[Artemisia (genus)]]
-* [[Fungal plant pathogens]]
+* [[Asteraceae]]
-* [[Plant disease management]]
+* [[Herbal medicine]]
+* [[Japanese cuisine]]
-==Gallery==
-<gallery>
-File:Apple_fruits_scab.jpg|Apple fruits affected by scab
-File:Apple_scab.jpg|Close-up of apple scab lesions
-File:Apple_scab_SEM.jpg|Scanning electron micrograph of apple scab
-</gallery>
-[[Category:Apple tree diseases]]
+[[Category:Artemisia|princeps]]
-[[Category:Fungal plant pathogens and diseases]]
+[[Category:Flora of East Asia]]
-[[Category:Venturiaceae]]
+[[Category:Medicinal plants]]