Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martirensis
ID:
1322564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wiggins) C.R.Hobbs & B.G.Baldwin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Biogeogr. 40(3): 451. 2013 [24 Jan 2013] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335018

Common Names

  • Artemisia martirensis
  • Martirensis Artemisia
  • Artemisia's Martirensis

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Description

Artemisia martirensis (also called 'Martyr's Wormwood', 'Rooikrans', 'Rooikrantz' among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Middle East. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia martirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia martirensis has yellow flowers with red centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia martirensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Artemisia martirensis

Artemisia martirensis can be found in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.

Artemisia martirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia martirensis?

Artemisia martirensis

What is the common name of Artemisia martirensis?

Martyr's Wormwood

What type of plant is Artemisia martirensis?

Artemisia martirensis is a shrub

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,

References

Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.
Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.
Christopher R. Hobbs: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hobbs' in the authors string.