Status:
valid
Authors:
Quézel, Barbero & R.J.Loisel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 113: 524, 527 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134843
Common Names
- Molinier's Wormwood
- Molinier's Artemisia
- Molinier's Mugwort
Description
Artemisia molinieri (also called Molinier's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia molinieri is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory infections, digestive issues, and skin conditions. It is also used as a natural dye and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia molinieri has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 2-4 mm. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia molinieri is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.
Where to Find Artemisia molinieri
Artemisia molinieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky places.
Artemisia molinieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia molinieri?
Artemisia molinieri
What is the common name of Artemisia molinieri?
Molinier's Wormwood
What is the family of Artemisia molinieri?
Asteraceae
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,