Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
1317651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Sòn.Garcia, Garnatje, McArthur, Pellicer, S.C.Sand. & Vallès-Xirau

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
W. N. Amer. Naturalist 71(2): 162 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330105



Common Names

  • Artemisia Capitata
  • Capitata Artemisia
  • Artemisia Veins


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Description

Artemisia capitata (also called 'Capitate Artemisia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a prostrate habit and its leaves are linear. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia capitata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia capitata has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia capitata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Artemisia capitata

Artemisia capitata is native to Europe. It is found in temperate climates, and is commonly found in France, Spain, Italy, and Germany.

Artemisia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia capitata?

Artemisia capitata

What type of plant is Artemisia capitata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Artemisia capitata native to?

North America

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,

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Joan Vallès-Xirau (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vallès-Xirau' in the authors string.
Stewart C. Sanderson (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Sand.' in the authors string.
Sònia Garcia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sòn.Garcia' in the authors string.
Teresa Garnatje: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garnatje' in the authors string.
E. Durant McArthur (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McArthur' in the authors string.
Jaume Pellicer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellicer' in the authors string.