Status:
valid
Authors:
Filatova
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 18: 222 (1981) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126769
Common Names
- Subsaline Sagebrush
- Subsaline Artemisia
- Subsaline Wormwood
Synonyms
- Seriphidium subsalsum (Filatova) K.Bremer & Humphries ex Y.R.Ling [unknown]
Description
Artemisia subsalsa (also called white sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It has gray-green leaves and produces small yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia subsalsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia subsalsa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia subsalsa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Artemisia subsalsa
Artemisia subsalsa can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Artemisia subsalsa FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Artemisia subsalsa?
Artemisia subsalsa prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
What is the best time to plant Artemisia subsalsa?
Artemisia subsalsa should be planted in the spring or fall.
How much sunlight does Artemisia subsalsa need?
Artemisia subsalsa prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,