Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiciformis
ID:
66808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Osterh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 507 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066137

Common Names

  • Artemisia spiciformis
  • Desert Wormwood
  • Silver Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia spiciformis spiciformis [unknown]
  • Artemisia tridentata spiciformis (Osterh.) Kartesz & Gandhi [unknown]
  • Seriphidium spiciforme (Osterh.) Y.R.Ling [unknown]

Description

Artemisia spiciformis (also called 'Spike Wormwood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia spiciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia spiciformis is a small yellow-green flower with a single head. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia spiciformis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Artemisia spiciformis

Artemisia spiciformis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Artemisia spiciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia spiciformis?

Artemisia spiciformis

What is the family of Artemisia spiciformis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Artemisia spiciformis?

Spike 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 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 version 1.0, record: tro-2723982: Originally associated with wfo-0001130598
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-23028: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2723982: Originally associated with wfo-0001130598
George Everett Osterhout (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Osterh.' in the authors string.