Status:
valid
Authors:
Trautv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada v. 72 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042539
Common Names
- Czekanowskiana Wormwood
- Czekanowski's Wormwood
- Czekanowski Wormwood
Description
Artemisia czekanowskiana (also called Czekanowski's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are grey-green and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry and sunny habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia czekanowskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as an insect repellent and has been used to make tea and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia czekanowskiana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia czekanowskiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it will require minimal care.
Where to Find Artemisia czekanowskiana
Artemisia czekanowskiana can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Artemisia czekanowskiana FAQ
What is Artemisia czekanowskiana?
Artemisia czekanowskiana is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where does Artemisia czekanowskiana grow?
Artemisia czekanowskiana is native to Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
What is the growth habit of Artemisia czekanowskiana?
Artemisia czekanowskiana is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.
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,