Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcata
ID:
119257

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 567 (Dec 1819 or early 182

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118586

Common Names

  • Forked Artemisia
  • Artemisia Furcata
  • Forked Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia trifurcata trifurcata [unknown]
  • Artemisia furcata furcata [unknown]
  • Artemisia furcata heterophylla (Besser) Hultén [unknown]

Description

Artemisia furcata (also called Forked Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia furcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia furcata sub. flavida Vorosch. & Nechaev
Artemisia furcata sub. insulana (Krasch.) Vorosch.
Artemisia furcata sub. furcata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia furcata has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia furcata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Artemisia furcata

Artemisia furcata is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Artemisia furcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia furcata?

Artemisia furcata

What is the common name of Artemisia furcata?

Artemisia Furcata

What type of plant is Artemisia furcata?

Herbaceous perennial

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,