Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 846 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068600
Common Names
- Artemisia campestris
- Campestris Artemisia
- Campestris Field Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia campestris campestris [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris odoratissima (Desf.) Batt. [unknown]
- Oligosporus campestris caudatus (Michx.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris sosnovskyi (Krasch.) Poljakov [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris canescens Le Houér. [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris campestris [unknown]
- Oligosporus campestris campestris [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris clausonis (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris typica H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia campestris (also called Field Wormwood, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, grey-green leaves. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia campestris sub. variabilis (Ten.) Greuter
Artemisia campestris sub. canadensis (Michx.) Scoggan
Artemisia campestris sub. maritima (DC.) Arcang.
Artemisia campestris sub. bottnica Lundstr. ex Kindb.
Artemisia campestris sub. glutinosa (Gay ex Bess.) Batt.
Artemisia campestris sub. borealis H.M.Hall & Clem.
Artemisia campestris sub. pacifica H.M.Hall & Clem.
Artemisia campestris sub. lednicensis (Spreng.) Greuter & Raab-Straube
Artemisia campestris sub. caudata (Michx.) H.M.Hall & Clem.
Artemisia campestris sub. alpina (DC.) Arcang.
Artemisia campestris sub. inodora Nyman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia campestris has small, yellow-green flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, gray-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia campestris is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Artemisia campestris
Artemisia campestris is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Artemisia campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia campestris?
Artemisia campestris
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia campestris?
Artemisia campestris is native to Europe and Asia.
What is the flowering period of Artemisia campestris?
Artemisia campestris typically flowers from June to August.
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,