Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 116 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082479
Common Names
- Artemisia magellanica
- Magellan Wormwood
- Southern Wormwood
Description
Artemisia magellanica (also called Magellan's wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia magellanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia magellanica has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia magellanica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Artemisia magellanica
Artemisia magellanica can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.
Artemisia magellanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia magellanica?
Artemisia magellanica
What is the common name of Artemisia magellanica?
Magellan's Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia magellanica?
Mountain slopes and rocky areas
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,