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Common Names
- Roxburgh's Wormwood
- Roxburgh's Mugwort
- Roxburgh's Artemisia
Synonyms
- Artemisia grata B.Heyne ex Steud. [unknown]
- Artemisia strongylocephala sinensis Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia roxburghiana acutiloba Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia brunnea Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia neosinensis B.H.Jiao & T.G.Gao [unknown]
Description
Artemisia roxburghiana (also called 'Roxburgh's Wormwood', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia roxburghiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye and as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia roxburghiana var. purpurascens (Jacquem. ex Bess.) Hook.f.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia roxburghiana is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and globular. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia roxburghiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Artemisia roxburghiana
Artemisia roxburghiana is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, open habitats. It is also found in parts of the Middle East.
Artemisia roxburghiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia roxburghiana?
Artemisia roxburghiana
What type of plant is Artemisia roxburghiana?
Perennial herb
What is the growth habit of Artemisia roxburghiana?
Low-growing, mat-forming
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,