Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Bolòs, Vallès & Vigo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 14: 9 (1987), nom. nov. (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127546
Common Names
- Artemisia lucentica
- Shining Wormwood
- Shining Wormwood Plant
Description
Artemisia lucentica (also called Shining Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a compact growth habit and its leaves are small and lanceolate. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia lucentica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of essential oils for perfumes and aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia lucentica is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia lucentica is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Artemisia lucentica
Artemisia lucentica is native to the dry, steppe regions of Central Asia. It can be found in sandy soils in areas with low rainfall.
Artemisia lucentica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia lucentica?
Artemisia lucentica
What is the common name of Artemisia lucentica?
Gleaming wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia lucentica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,