Introduction of 2 Topodemes, 2 Pedodemes and 1 Basodeme of Artemisia scoparia as a medicinal plant from west of Iran

Artemisia L. (Asteraceae) is the largest in Tribe Anthemideae and one of the largest in the family [1].

Artemisia species are reported as an herbal medicine for treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, anti-migraine, anti-fungal, antihelmintic, anti-bacterial, digestive, lipolytic, mucolytic, vermifuge [2]. Artemisia scoparia Waldst & Kit is an important source of chemicals of immense medicinal and pharmaceutical importance which are effective as immunosuppresants, hepatoprotective, anti-spasmodic, hypotensive and anti-inflammatory agents [3].

This study was carried out to determine Artemisia scoparia intraspecific diversity by D.S.S (Determination of Special Station) method [4], in the west of Iran, from 2006 to 2008. At first, in this method by using the sources (different flora and some books) were determined the distribution localities of Artemisia scoparia. Then with referring to the determined localities, on the base of present of individual species under study and by using minimal area method, the special stations were determined and necessary data (Floristic-Ecologic) were collected from each one of the special stations. Data analyzes were carried out by Anaphyto software with A.F.C and C.A.H methods and MVSP software with C.C.A method. The results of this analysis showed the existence of intraspecific diversity for this plant in the west of Iran. MVSP software with UPGMA cluster analysis, P.C.A and P.C.O methods were used for determination of kind and level of intraspecific diversity. Between obtained results of this study, we present 2 Topodemes, 2 Pedodemes and 1 Basodeme for Artemisia scoparia as a medicinal plant from west of Iran.

It is necessary to mention that these 2 Topodemes, 2 Pedodemes and 1 Basodeme from view point of chemical components are different.

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[2] Nezhadali, A. et al. (2008), E-Journal of chemistry 5:557–561.

[3] Sing, D. et al. (2006), Phcog Mag. 2:

[4] Atri, M. (2007) First Botanical Systematic in Iran Sep: 6.