Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 4: 68 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026354
Common Names
- Artemisia obtusiloba
- Oblongleaf mugwort
- Wormwood
Description
Artemisia obtusiloba (also called Obtuse-leaved Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils, in open grassland and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia obtusiloba has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia obtusiloba sub. obtusiloba
Artemisia obtusiloba var. glabra Ledeb.
Artemisia obtusiloba sub. subviscosa (Turcz. ex Besser) Krasnob.
Artemisia obtusiloba sub. altaiensis (Krasch.) Krasnob.
Artemisia obtusiloba sub. martjanovii (Krasch. ex Poljakov) Krasnob.
Artemisia obtusiloba var. tuvinica Ameljcz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia obtusiloba has yellow flowers with a black center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia obtusiloba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Artemisia obtusiloba
Artemisia obtusiloba is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Artemisia obtusiloba FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Artemisia obtusiloba?
Artemisia obtusiloba is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the best way to propagate Artemisia obtusiloba?
Artemisia obtusiloba can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
What pests and diseases affect Artemisia obtusiloba?
Artemisia obtusiloba is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, and powdery mildew.
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,