Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saitoana
ID:
124524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 7: 63 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123853

Common Names

  • Saito's Wormwood
  • Saito's Mugwort
  • Japanese Mugwort

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Description

Artemisia saitoana (also called Saito's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in high-altitude grasslands and rocky cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia saitoana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia saitoana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia saitoana is a perennial herb native to Japan. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in the spring or fall. It can also be divided in the spring or fall. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Artemisia saitoana

Artemisia saitoana is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in areas of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Artemisia saitoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia saitoana?

Artemisia saitoana

What is the common name of Artemisia saitoana?

Saitoan Mugwort

What is the habitat of Artemisia saitoana?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Japan, Korea, and China.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84980: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.