Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesatlantica
ID:
94026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc viii. 138 (1928).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093355

Common Names

  • Mesatlantic Wormwood
  • Mesatlantica
  • Artemisia

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia mesatlantica mesatlantica [unknown]

Description

Artemisia mesatlantica (also called Mexican wormwood, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry open areas, such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia mesatlantica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and headaches. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Artemisia mesatlantica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia mesatlantica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Artemisia mesatlantica

Artemisia mesatlantica can be found in the dry areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Artemisia mesatlantica FAQ

What are the common names of Artemisia mesatlantica?

Common names of Artemisia mesatlantica include desert sagebrush and desert-sagebrush.

What is the growth habit of Artemisia mesatlantica?

Artemisia mesatlantica is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

What is the native range of Artemisia mesatlantica?

Artemisia mesatlantica is native to North America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49577: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.