Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
28533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. 142, nomen. (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027862

Common Names

  • Artemisia Schimperi
  • Schimper's Wormwood
  • Schimper's Mugwort

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Description

Artemisia schimperi (also called African Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia schimperi is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia schimperi has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia schimperi is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Artemisia schimperi

Artemisia schimperi can be found in the mountains of the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

Artemisia schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia schimperi?

Artemisia schimperi

What is the common name of Artemisia schimperi?

Schimper's Wormwood

What is the family of Artemisia schimperi?

Asteraceae

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:180085-1: Based on the initial data import