Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5: 34 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023737
Common Names
- Artemisia
- Monophylla Sagebrush
- Singleleaf Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia viridissima japonica Pamp. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia monophylla (also called singleleaf wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia monophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, headaches, and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia monophylla is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia monophylla is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.
Where to Find Artemisia monophylla
Artemisia monophylla can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Artemisia monophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia monophylla?
Artemisia monophylla
What is the common name of Artemisia monophylla?
Single-Leaf Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia monophylla?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,