Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
115851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 398 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115180

Common Names

  • Little Sagebrush
  • Low Sagebrush
  • Arrowleaf Sagebrush

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Description

Artemisia arbuscula (also called Dwarf Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to North America. It has a woody stem and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia arbuscula is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a culinary herb. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and dyes. The leaves are used to make tea and the plant is also used to make natural insect repellents.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia arbuscula sub. arbuscula
Artemisia arbuscula sub. longiloba (Osterh.) L.M.Shultz
Artemisia arbuscula sub. thermopola Beetle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia arbuscula is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia arbuscula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Artemisia arbuscula

Brachythecium konoi can be found in Japan.

Artemisia arbuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia arbuscula?

Artemisia arbuscula

What is the common name of Artemisia arbuscula?

Little Sagebrush

What is the habitat of Artemisia arbuscula?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas

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-76649: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.