Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
44388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
66 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043717

Common Names

  • Artemisia scoparia
  • Little Sagebrush
  • Little Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia kohatica Klatt [unknown]
  • Artemisia capillaris Miq. [unknown]
  • Artemisia piperita Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Artemisia hallaisanensis hallaisanensis [unknown]
  • Artemisia scoparia scoparia [unknown]
  • Artemisia hallaisanensis hallaisanensis [unknown]
  • Artemisia scoparioides Grossh. [unknown]
  • Artemisia elegans Roxb. [unknown]
  • Artemisia trichophylla Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Draconia scoparia (Waldst. & Kit.) Soják [unknown]
  • Artemisia capillaris scoparia (Waldst. & Kit.) Pamp. [unknown]
  • Oligosporus scoparius (Waldst. & Kit.) Less. [unknown]
  • Artemisia gracilis L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia scoparia (also called Broom Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems that can reach up to 1m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia scoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia scoparia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia scoparia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Artemisia scoparia

Artemisia scoparia is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and grasslands.

Artemisia scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia scoparia?

Artemisia scoparia

What is the common name of Artemisia scoparia?

Prairie Sage

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia scoparia?

It is native to North America

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

Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:180092-1: Based on the initial data import