Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.R.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Flora Yunnanica 4: 768 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032244
Common Names
- Artemisia myriantha
- Myrianth Wormwood
- Myrianth Sagebrush
Description
Artemisia myriantha (also called Myrianthian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia myriantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia myriantha is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia myriantha is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and space for the plants to grow. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections. The divisions should be replanted immediately and watered well.
Where to Find Artemisia myriantha
Artemisia myriantha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny climates such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Artemisia myriantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia myriantha?
Artemisia myriantha
What is the family of Artemisia myriantha?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Artemisia myriantha?
Myrianthus Wormwood
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,