Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
6269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pamp.) Pamp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Rendiconti Seminario Fac. Sci. Univ. Cagliari 8: 3. 1938 , cum descr. ampl.; cf.Pampan. in Nuov. Giorn. Bot. Ital. 1939, n. s. xlvi. 560 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005598

Common Names

  • White Sagebrush
  • Divaricate Sagebrush
  • Western Sagebrush

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia roxburghiana divaricata Pamp. [unknown]
  • Absinthium divaricatum Fisch. ex Besser [unknown]

Description

Artemisia divaricata (also called 'Divaricate Wormwood', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Asia. It has thin, branched stems and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts, and other arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Artemisia divaricata flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia divaricata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Artemisia divaricata

Artemisia divaricata is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides in the eastern United States and Canada.

Artemisia divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia divaricata?

Artemisia divaricata

What is the common name of Artemisia divaricata?

Divaricate Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia divaricata?

Open woodlands, grasslands, 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,

References