Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
119512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 115 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118841

Common Names

  • White Mugwort
  • Mugwort
  • Artemisia

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia septemlobata H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Artemisia septemlobata septemlobata [unknown]
  • Artemisia lactiflora lactiflora [unknown]
  • Artemisia lactiflora lactiflora [unknown]

Description

Artemisia lactiflora (also called White Mugwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in rainforests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia lactiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia lactiflora var. taibaishanensis X.D.Cui
Artemisia lactiflora var. incisa (Pamp.) Ling & Y.R.Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia lactiflora has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black with a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia lactiflora is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Zhejiang. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Artemisia lactiflora

Artemisia lactiflora is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi.

Artemisia lactiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia lactiflora?

Artemisia lactiflora

What type of plant is Artemisia lactiflora?

A flowering plant

What are the common names of Artemisia lactiflora?

White Mugwort

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-8015: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.