Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 845 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024341
Common Names
- Abrotanum Artemisia
- Artemisia Abrotanum
- Abrotanum Artemisia
Synonyms
- Abrotanum rhodanicum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Abrotanum xerophilum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Abrotanum brachylobium Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia elatior Klokov [unknown]
- Abrotanum pedunculare Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia abrotanifolia Salisb. [unknown]
- Abrotanum suave Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia tenuissima Spreng. ex Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia herbacea Ehrh. [unknown]
- Artemisia foeniculacea Steven ex DC. [unknown]
- Artemisia humilis Mill. [unknown]
- Artemisia elegans Fisch. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Abrotanum pauciflorum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia altissima Ehrh. ex DC. [unknown]
- Artemisia angustifolia Gray [unknown]
- Abrotanum pulverulentum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia herbacea Ehrh. ex Willd. [unknown]
- Abrotanum ambiguum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Abrotanum mas Garsault [unknown]
- Artemisia paniculata Lam. [unknown]
- Artemisia herbacea Clarke ex DC. [unknown]
- Abrotanum platylobum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia procera Willd. [unknown]
- Artemisia herbacea Hort.Wratisl. ex Besser [unknown]
- Abrotanum incanescens Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia naronitana Vis. ex DC. [unknown]
- Abrotanum alpestre Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Artemisia anethifolia Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
- Abrotanum virgatum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Abrotanum congestum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Abrotanum viridulum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia abrotanum (also called Southernwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia abrotanum has been used for centuries as an insect repellent, as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia abrotanum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are thin and upright with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia abrotanum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in moist soil or a potting mix.
Where to Find Artemisia abrotanum
Artemisia abrotanum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Artemisia abrotanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia abrotanum?
Artemisia abrotanum
What is the common name of Artemisia abrotanum?
Southernwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia abrotanum?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia
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,