Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagocephala
ID:
77676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. ex Bess.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 122 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077005

Common Names

  • Lagoon Wormwood
  • Sea Wormwood
  • Sea Sage

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Synonyms

  • Absinthium lagocephalum Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia chinensis Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia lagocephala lagocephala [unknown]
  • Artemisia besseriana besseriana [unknown]
  • Artemisia lagocephala lagocephala [unknown]
  • Artemisia besseriana Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Artemisia lithophila Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia lagocephala (also called Sea Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as coastal dunes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia lagocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia lagocephala var. lithophila (Turcz. ex DC.) Y.R.Ling
Artemisia lagocephala var. rigidioides Korobkov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia lagocephala is a yellow-green inflorescence, with the seed being a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia lagocephala is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Artemisia lagocephala

Artemisia lagocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Artemisia lagocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia lagocephala?

Artemisia lagocephala

What is the common name of Artemisia lagocephala?

Lakehead wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia lagocephala?

It is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana

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-33643: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.