Status:
valid
Authors:
Ling & Y.R.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 4(2): 21 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124126
Common Names
- Sichuan Wormwood
- Sichuan Sagebrush
- Artemisia
Synonyms
- Artemisia sichuanensis sichuanensis [unknown]
Description
Artemisia sichuanensis (also called Sichuan mugwort, among many other common names) is an erect perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a stout stem with white woolly hairs and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia sichuanensis is used as a culinary herb, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia sichuanensis var. tomentosa Y.R.Ling
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia sichuanensis is a small yellow-white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia sichuanensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Artemisia sichuanensis
Artemisia sichuanensis is native to China and can be found in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Artemisia sichuanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia sichuanensis?
Artemisia sichuanensis
What is the family of Artemisia sichuanensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Artemisia sichuanensis found?
China
What is the habitat of Artemisia sichuanensis?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the common name of Artemisia sichuanensis?
Sichuan Wormwood
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,