Status:
valid
Authors:
Pamp.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 36: 457 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120029
Common Names
- California Sagebrush
- California Wormwood
- Coast Sagebrush
Description
Artemisia calophylla (also called 'California sagebrush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small yellow flowers and aromatic leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas such as deserts and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia calophylla is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an herbal remedy for fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia calophylla is white and tubular, with a single head of small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia calophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers, but needs to be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Artemisia calophylla
Artemisia calophylla can be found in western North America.
Artemisia calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia calophylla?
Artemisia calophylla
What is the common name of Artemisia calophylla?
California Sagebrush
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia calophylla?
Dry, rocky hillsides 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,