Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
absinthium
ID:
135260

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 848 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134589

Common Names

  • Absinthe
  • Wormwood
  • Common Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia arborescens rehan (Chiov.) Chiov. [unknown]
  • Artemisia inodora Mill. [unknown]
  • Artemisia kulbadica Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
  • Absinthium majus Garsault [unknown]
  • Absinthium officinale Brot. [unknown]
  • Artemisia absinthium absinthium [unknown]
  • Artemisia rehan Chiov. [unknown]
  • Artemisia absinthium insipida Stechm. [unknown]
  • Artemisia albida Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Artemisia doonense Royle [unknown]
  • Artemisia baldaccii Degen [unknown]
  • Artemisia rhaetica Brügger [unknown]
  • Artemisia albida Maxim. [unknown]
  • Artemisia arborescens cupaniana Chiov. [unknown]
  • Artemisia pendula Salisb. [unknown]
  • Absinthium bipedale Gilib. [unknown]
  • Artemisia absinthia St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia absinthium (also called Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It has silvery-green leaves and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia absinthium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia absinthium has yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia absinthium is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is most commonly propagated through division or cuttings. To propagate through division, the plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps. Each clump should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. To propagate through cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants. The cuttings should be about 4–6 inches long and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist but not wet, and should be monitored for signs of rooting. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Artemisia absinthium

Artemisia absinthium is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Artemisia absinthium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia absinthium?

Artemisia absinthium

What type of plant is Artemisia absinthium?

Herb

Where is Artemisia absinthium native to?

Europe

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,

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