Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stelleriana
ID:
32822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 79 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032151

Common Names

  • Artemisia stelleriana
  • Beach Wormwood
  • Coastal Wormwood

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Description

Artemisia stelleriana (also called Steller's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a spiny margin. The flowers are yellow and solitary, and the fruits are achenes. It is found in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia stelleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia stelleriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and bushy with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia stelleriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Cut back the foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Artemisia stelleriana

Artemisia stelleriana is native to North America, including Canada, Alaska, and the northern United States.

Artemisia stelleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia stelleriana?

Artemisia stelleriana

What type of plant is Artemisia stelleriana?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Artemisia stelleriana found?

It is found in the mountains of 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,