Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krasch. ex Korobkov) Krasnob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. 13: 114 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132349
Common Names
- Short Wormwood
- Abbreviated Wormwood
- Small Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia lagopus abbreviata Krasch. ex Korobkov [unknown]
Description
Artemisia abbreviata (also called Short Wormwood, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has small, yellowish flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Eurasia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to repel insects and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia abbreviata is a white-yellow colour and is made up of 5 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia abbreviata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Artemisia abbreviata
Artemisia abbreviata is native to the western United States, and can be found in the deserts and dry regions of California, Nevada, and Utah.
Artemisia abbreviata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia abbreviata?
Artemisia abbreviata
What is the common name of Artemisia abbreviata?
Short-leaved wormwood
What type of plant is Artemisia abbreviata?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Artemisia genus
Artemisia koidzumii,
Artemisia subulata,
Artemisia igniaria,
Artemisia keiskeana,
Artemisia pedunculosa,
Artemisia nivalis,
Artemisia japonica,
Artemisia nakaii,
Artemisia arenaria,
Artemisia alba,
Artemisia macrocephala,
Artemisia carruthii,
Artemisia ludoviciana,
Artemisia sericea,
Artemisia sodiroi,
Artemisia sinanensis,
Artemisia divaricata,
Artemisia princeps,
Artemisia occidentalisinensis,
Artemisia pedatifida,
Artemisia umbelliformis,
Artemisia dubia,
Artemisia halophila,
Artemisia haussknechtii,
Artemisia gobica,
Artemisia desertorum,
Artemisia andersiana,
Artemisia filifolia,
Artemisia rupestris,
Artemisia moorcroftiana,
Artemisia viscidissima,
Artemisia stricta,
Artemisia serrata,
Artemisia fulgens,
Artemisia dolosa,
Artemisia yongii,
Artemisia jordanica,
Artemisia mongolica,
Artemisia taibaishanensis,
Artemisia dalai-lamae,
Artemisia papposa,
Artemisia norvegica,
Artemisia oxycephala,
Artemisia hancei,
Artemisia viridissima,
Artemisia sericea,
Artemisia granatensis,
Artemisia tainingensis,
Artemisia polybotryoidea,
Artemisia franserioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,