Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
114481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 348 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113810

Common Names

  • Golden Wormwood
  • Artemisia Sphaerocephala
  • Sphaerocephala Wormwood

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Description

Artemisia sphaerocephala (also called Round-headed Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall, and its leaves are alternate, oblong, and serrated. This plant is found in rocky meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia sphaerocephala is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia sphaerocephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Artemisia sphaerocephala

Artemisia sphaerocephala is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas.

Artemisia sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia sphaerocephala?

Artemisia sphaerocephala

What type of plant is Artemisia sphaerocephala?

Artemisia sphaerocephala is a shrub.

Where is Artemisia sphaerocephala native to?

Artemisia sphaerocephala 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,