Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Krasch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Mat. Hist. Fl. & Veg. USSR Fasc. 2: 156. 1946 , in obs.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129326
Common Names
- Artemisia macilenta
- Slender wormwood
- Slender sagewort
Synonyms
- Oligosporus macilentus (Maxim.) Poljakov [deprecated]
- Draconia macilenta (Maxim.) Soják [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris macilenta Maxim. [unknown]
- Oligosporus macilentus (Maxim.) Poliakov [unknown]
Description
Artemisia macilenta (also called Silver Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with silvery-gray foliage and small yellow flowers. Native to the western United States, it is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia macilenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia macilenta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia macilenta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Artemisia macilenta
Artemisia macilenta can be found in the deserts of North America.
Artemisia macilenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia macilenta?
Artemisia macilenta
What type of plant is Artemisia macilenta?
Artemisia macilenta is a perennial herb.
Where is Artemisia macilenta found?
Artemisia macilenta is found in the United States and Canada.
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,