Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrata
ID:
68177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 263 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067506

Common Names

  • Artemisia atrata
  • Silver Wormwood
  • Silver Sagebrush

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Description

Artemisia atrata (also called Black sage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas. The plant has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and toothed. Its flower heads are yellow and have a diameter of 2–3 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia atrata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia atrata has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia atrata is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by division, carefully divide the rootball of the plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Artemisia atrata

Artemisia atrata is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Artemisia atrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia atrata?

Artemisia atrata

What is the common name of Artemisia atrata?

Atlas Mugwort

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia atrata?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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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