Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
59401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 4: 80 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058730

Common Names

  • Mugwort
  • Western Mugwort
  • Cushion Sagebrush

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia frigidioides H.C.Fu & Zong Y.Zhu [unknown]

Description

Artemisia caespitosa (also called Tufted Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a spreading habit, with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest edges and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia caespitosa has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia caespitosa is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or from stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Artemisia caespitosa

Artemisia caespitosa is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Artemisia caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia caespitosa?

Artemisia caespitosa

What is the common name of Artemisia caespitosa?

Tufted Sagebrush

What is the habitat of Artemisia caespitosa?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.

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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