Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
132394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacquem. ex Besser

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 9: 22 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131723

Common Names

  • Artemisia Minor
  • Minor Artemisia
  • Artemisia

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia tibetica Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Artemisia sieversiana tibetica C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Artemisia tibetica (C.B.Clarke) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]

Description

Artemisia minor (also called Minor's Artemisia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia minor has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have lanceolate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia minor is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Artemisia minor

Artemisia minor is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in areas with well-drained soils and full sun.

Artemisia minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia minor?

Artemisia minor

What is the common name of Artemisia minor?

Minor Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia minor?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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-92588: Based on the initial data import
Wilibald Swibert Joseph Gottlieb von Besser (1784-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besser' in the authors string.
Victor Jacquemont (1801-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquem.' in the authors string.