Status:
valid
Authors:
Grierson & Spring.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57(3): 400 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098692
Common Names
- Bhutan Wormwood
- Bhutan Mugwort
- Artemisia Bhutanica
Description
Artemisia bhutanica (also called Bhutan Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and alpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia bhutanica is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia bhutanica has small, white flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia bhutanica is a perennial herb that is native to Bhutan. It is a low-growing plant with small, white daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and they should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Artemisia bhutanica
Artemisia bhutanica is native to Bhutan. It can be found in high altitude grasslands and shrublands.
Artemisia bhutanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia bhutanica?
Artemisia bhutanica
What is the common name of Artemisia bhutanica?
Bhutan mugwort
What type of plant is Artemisia bhutanica?
Perennial herb
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,