Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorcroftiana
ID:
11582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis 22(618-626): 247-248 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010911

Common Names

  • Moorcroft's Wormwood
  • Moorcroft's Mugwort
  • Moorcroft's Artemisia

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Description

Artemisia moorcroftiana (also called 'Moorcroft's Wormwood', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia moorcroftiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia moorcroftiana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia moorcroftiana is a perennial, evergreen plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Artemisia moorcroftiana

Artemisia moorcroftiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Artemisia moorcroftiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia moorcroftiana?

Artemisia moorcroftiana

What is the common name of Artemisia moorcroftiana?

Moorcroft's Wormwood

What is the family of Artemisia moorcroftiana?

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,

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