Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 164 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060197
Common Names
- Strachey's Wormwood
- Artemisia Stracheyi
- Strachey's Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Artemisia stracheyi stracheyi [unknown]
- Artemisiella stracheyi (Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke) Ghafoor [unknown]
Description
Artemisia stracheyi (also called Strachey's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with toothed margins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia stracheyi is a perennial plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia stracheyi has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia stracheyi is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Artemisia stracheyi
Artemisia stracheyi can be found in the western United States, including in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Artemisia stracheyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia stracheyi?
Artemisia stracheyi
What is the common name of Artemisia stracheyi?
Strachey's Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia stracheyi?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches.
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,