Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 162 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047269
Common Names
- Artemisia leucophylla
- Leucophylla Artemisia
- Artemisia Leucophylla
Synonyms
- Artemisia leucophylla leucophylla [unknown]
- Artemisia leucophylla leucophylla [unknown]
- Artemisia leucophylla leucophylla [unknown]
- Artemisia leucophylla subarctica Ameljcz. [unknown]
- Artemisia vulgaris leucophylla Turcz. ex Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia mongolica leucophylla (Turcz. ex Besser) W.Wang & H.T.Ho [unknown]
Description
Artemisia leucophylla (also called 'White Sagebrush', among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia leucophylla is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia leucophylla is a small yellowish-white flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia leucophylla is a shrub native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Artemisia leucophylla
Artemisia leucophylla is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas.
Artemisia leucophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia leucophylla?
Artemisia leucophylla
What is the common name of Artemisia leucophylla?
White sagebrush
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia leucophylla?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows
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,