Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avarica
ID:
18394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Minatul.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Ukrayins'k. Bot. Zhurn. 27: 654 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017723

Common Names

  • Artemisia avarica
  • Avar Wormwood
  • Avar Sage

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Description

Artemisia avarica (also called Avaric Artemisia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It is a perennial herb with small yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia avarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia avarica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia avarica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and establish.

Where to Find Artemisia avarica

Artemisia avarica is found in the Caucasus region, including parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Artemisia avarica FAQ

What are the common names for Artemisia avarica?

Artemisia avarica is commonly known as Chinese mugwort.

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia avarica?

Artemisia avarica is native to temperate regions of China and Japan.

What are the uses of Artemisia avarica?

Artemisia avarica is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also grown as an ornamental plant.

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,