Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. : 263 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025868
Common Names
- Artemisia monosperma
- Desert Sagewort
- Prairie Sagewort
Synonyms
- Artemisia inculta inculta [unknown]
- Artemisia monosperma monosperma [unknown]
- Oligosporus monospermus (Delile) Poljakov [unknown]
- Oligosporus monospermus Decne. ex DC. [unknown]
- Artemisia monosperma libyca Chiov. [unknown]
- Artemisia deliliana Besser [unknown]
Description
Artemisia monosperma (also called single-seed sagebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the southeastern United States and typically grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia monosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia monosperma is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia monosperma is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the root clump in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Artemisia monosperma
Artemisia monosperma is native to the western United States, and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, deserts, and rocky hillsides.
Artemisia monosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia monosperma?
Artemisia monosperma
What is the common name of Artemisia monosperma?
Single-seed sagebrush
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia monosperma?
Deserts and dry, open woods
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,