Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviata
ID:
133020

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93194: Based on the initial data import
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
Ivan Krasnoborov (1931-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasnob.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Korobkov (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korobkov' in the authors string.