Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gansuensis
ID:
73005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling & Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(2): 9 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072334

Common Names

  • Gansu Wormwood
  • Gansu Sagebrush
  • Gansu Mugwort

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Description

Artemisia gansuensis (also called Gansu Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western China. It has gray-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It grows in open, dry areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia gansuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia gansuensis var. oligantha Ling & Y.R.Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia gansuensis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia gansuensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil, and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Artemisia gansuensis

Artemisia gansuensis can be found in the Gansu province of China.

Artemisia gansuensis FAQ

What is Artemisia gansuensis?

Artemisia gansuensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Artemisia gansuensis grow?

Artemisia gansuensis is native to the Caucasus region of Russia.

What is the growth habit of Artemisia gansuensis?

Artemisia gansuensis is an herbaceous perennial plant with a spreading 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-29086: Based on the initial data import
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.