Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
50873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forbes & Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050202

Common Names

  • Glaucous Wormwood
  • Wormwood
  • Artemisia Glauca

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Description

Artemisia glauca (also called Silver Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with silvery-gray leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the deserts of North America and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia glauca is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia glauca is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia glauca is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Artemisia glauca

Artemisia glauca is native to Central Asia and can be found in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China.

Artemisia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia glauca?

Artemisia glauca

What is the family of Artemisia glauca?

Asteraceae

Where is Artemisia glauca found?

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
John Forbes (1798-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forbes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20635-2: Based on the initial data import