Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 420 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078463
Common Names
- Abyssinian Wormwood
- African Wormwood
- Ethiopian Wormwood
Description
Artemisia abyssinica (also called Ethiopian Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem with yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed sites, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia abyssinica has small yellow flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia abyssinica is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring and the plants will flower in late summer. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.
Where to Find Artemisia abyssinica
Artemisia abyssinica can be found in the Middle East, including Egypt, Israel, and Jordan.
Artemisia abyssinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia abyssinica?
Artemisia abyssinica
What type of plant is Artemisia abyssinica?
Herb
What are the uses of Artemisia abyssinica?
It is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases
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,