Status:
valid
Authors:
(Skottsb.) Skottsb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 199 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079609
Common Names
- Kauai Sagewort
- Kauai Wormwood
- Kauai Mugwort
Synonyms
- Artemisia hillebrandii kauaiensis Skottsb. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia kauaiensis (also called Artemisia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia kauaiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia kauaiensis is yellow and has a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia kauaiensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be collected from the flowers and planted in a potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Artemisia kauaiensis
Artemisia kauaiensis is native to Hawaii and can be found in wet forests and along streams.
Artemisia kauaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia kauaiensis?
Artemisia kauaiensis
What type of plant is Artemisia kauaiensis?
Artemisia kauaiensis is a shrub
Where is Artemisia kauaiensis native to?
Artemisia kauaiensis is native to Hawaii
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,