Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
18358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pamp.) Ling & Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(4): 505 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017687

Common Names

  • Speciosa Artemisia
  • Artemisia Speciosa
  • Speciosa Wormwood

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Description

Artemisia speciosa (also called Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Asia and is found in dry grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia speciosa is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia speciosa is a perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Artemisia speciosa

Artemisia speciosa is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Artemisia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia speciosa?

Artemisia speciosa

What is the family of Artemisia speciosa?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia speciosa?

Open grasslands and meadows

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-117117: Based on the initial data import
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.
Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.