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
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.
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,