Status:
valid
Authors:
Besser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 22 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116342
Common Names
- Artemisia kruhsiana
- Kruhs' Wormwood
- Kruhsiana Wormwood
Description
Artemisia kruhsiana (also called Kruh's Wormwood, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with small yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia kruhsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties and is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia kruhsiana sub. kruhsiana
Artemisia kruhsiana sub. multisecta (Leonova) Korobkov
Artemisia kruhsiana sub. condensata Korobkov
Artemisia kruhsiana sub. alaskana (Rydb.) D.F.Murray & Elven
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia kruhsiana is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia kruhsiana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Where to Find Artemisia kruhsiana
Artemisia kruhsiana is found in the steppes and semi-deserts of Central Asia.
Artemisia kruhsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia kruhsiana?
Artemisia kruhsiana
What is the family of Artemisia kruhsiana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Artemisia kruhsiana?
Kruh's Sagebrush
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,