Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
69542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 246 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068871

Common Names

  • Artemisia smithii
  • Smithii Artemisia
  • Artemisia

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia smithii smithii [unknown]
  • Artemisia smithii smithii [unknown]

Description

Artemisia smithii (also called Smith's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia smithii has small yellow flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia smithii is a perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Artemisia smithii

Artemisia smithii is found in the western United States and Canada.

Artemisia smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia smithii?

Artemisia smithii

What is the family of Artemisia smithii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Artemisia smithii?

Smith's mugwort

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-25717: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.