Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrenk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 3(7): 106 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079340
Common Names
- Santolina Chamomile
- Lamb's Ears
- Cotton Lavender
Description
Artemisia santolina (also called Santolina Sage, among many other common names) is a small shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia santolina has many medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia santolina is a white head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia santolina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root system. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Artemisia santolina
Artemisia santolina is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Artemisia santolina FAQ
What are the common uses of Artemisia santolina?
Artemisia santolina is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
What is the growth habit of Artemisia santolina?
Artemisia santolina is a shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.
What is the climate requirement of Artemisia santolina?
Artemisia santolina prefers a warm climate and can tolerate temperatures up to 35°C.
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,