Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halophila
ID:
9158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Pedol. Bot. Kaschg. Acad. Sci. URSS 4(2): 272 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008487



Common Names

  • Artemisia halophila
  • Halophila Artemisia
  • Artemisia Halophila Plant


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Synonyms

  • Seriphidium halophilum halophilum [unknown]

Description

Artemisia halophila (also called the Salt-loving Artemisia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, yellow-green flowers and grows in dry, salty areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia halophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia halophila has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia halophila is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA zone 8. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Artemisia halophila

Artemisia halophila is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Artemisia halophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia halophila?

Artemisia halophila

What is the family of Artemisia halophila?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Artemisia halophila?

Salt-loving Wormwood

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,