Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schmidtiana
ID:
124129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xvii. 439. (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123458

Common Names

  • Artemisia Schmidtiana
  • Silver Wormwood
  • Schmidt's Mugwort

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Description

Artemisia schmidtiana (also called Schmidt's Mugwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia schmidtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia schmidtiana is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia schmidtiana is a perennial herb with a short taproot. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. The seedlings should be thinned out to about 10 cm apart. The plant should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring.

Where to Find Artemisia schmidtiana

Artemisia schmidtiana is native to the steppes of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China.

Artemisia schmidtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia schmidtiana?

Artemisia schmidtiana

What is the common name of Artemisia schmidtiana?

Silver Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia schmidtiana?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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-84599: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.