Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
83942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1822 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083271

Common Names

  • Artemisia splendens
  • Showy Wormwood
  • Silver Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia lasiocline Boiss. [unknown]
  • Absinthium pedunculare Steven [unknown]
  • Artemisia peduncularis M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Absinthium splendens Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia splendens splendens [unknown]
  • Artemisia mutellina S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Artemisia splendens brachyphylla Boiss. [unknown]
  • Artemisia pedunculata Steud. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia splendens (also called 'silver wormwood', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, silvery-green leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in deserts and other arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia splendens is an herb that has medicinal properties and can be used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia splendens is a yellow-white capitulum. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia splendens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Artemisia splendens

Artemisia splendens is native to Asia and can be found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Artemisia splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia splendens?

Artemisia splendens

What is the common name of Artemisia splendens?

Mountain Sagewort

What is the growth habit of Artemisia splendens?

It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

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