Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 5: 569 (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025803
Common Names
- Artemisia
- Latifolia
- Silver Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia punctata punctata [unknown]
- Artemisia latifolia latifolia [unknown]
- Artemisia punctata Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia punctata stricta Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia tanacetifolia laxa Kitam. [unknown]
- Artemisia laciniata glabriuscula Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia latifolia (also called Artemisia latifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia latifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia latifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.
Where to Find Artemisia latifolia
Artemisia latifolia is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Artemisia latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia latifolia?
Artemisia latifolia
What is the common name of Artemisia latifolia?
Seaside wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia latifolia?
Coastal areas, dunes, and disturbed sites
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,