Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1784
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. (Thunberg) 309. 1784 [Aug 1784]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115024
Common Names
- Capillary Wormwood
- Silver Wormwood
- Japanese Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia mollissima D.Don [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris capillaris [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris capillaris [unknown]
- Oligosporus capillaris (Thunb.) Poljakov [unknown]
- Artemisia hallaisanensis formosana Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris sacchalinensis (Tilesius ex Besser) Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia sachaliensis Tiles. ex Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia hallaisanensis Nakai [unknown]
- Draconia capillaris (Thunb.) Soják [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris arbuscula Miq. [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris acaulis Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia hallaisanensis parvula Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia hallaisanensis swatowiana Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia japonica vestita Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia sacchalinensis Tilesius ex Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris glabra Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris sericea (Nakai) Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris sachaliensis (Tiles. ex Besser) Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia capillaris sericea Nakai [unknown]
- Artemisia hallaisanensis philippinensis Pamp. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia capillaris (also called Maiden's Hair Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem. It is native to Asia and is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides. The plant has yellow flowers and grows up to 3 feet tall.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia capillaris is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and skin issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Artemisia capillaris flower is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia capillaris is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or division in spring or early summer. It can be grown from seed, but it is best to sow the seeds in the fall for germination in the spring.
Where to Find Artemisia capillaris
Artemisia capillaris is native to the temperate regions of Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of China. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
Artemisia capillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia capillaris?
Artemisia capillaris
What is the common name of Artemisia capillaris?
Hair Wormwood
What is the habitat of Artemisia capillaris?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas
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,