Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somai
ID:
127247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 8: 64 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126576

Common Names

  • Somai Mugwort
  • Artemisia
  • Mugwort

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia batakensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Artemisia somai somai [unknown]

Description

Artemisia somai (also called Somai Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and finely divided leaves. It has yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia somai is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia somae var. batakensis (Hayata) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia somai has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia somai is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to give the remaining plants enough room to grow. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly. To propagate by division, the plants should be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Artemisia somai

Artemisia somai is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Artemisia somai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia somai?

Artemisia somai

What is the family of Artemisia somai?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Artemisia somai?

Somai's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87600: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.