Status:
valid
Authors:
Trautv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(I): 351 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132522
Common Names
- Artemisia
- Woolly Wormwood
- Tomentella Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia tomentella tomentella [unknown]
- Draconia tomentella (Trautv.) Soják [unknown]
- Oligosporus tomentellus (Trautv.) Poljakov [unknown]
Description
Artemisia tomentella (also called Woolly Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small, yellow-green flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia tomentella is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia tomentella has yellow flowers that are 2-3 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia tomentella is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Artemisia tomentella
Artemisia tomentella is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Artemisia tomentella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia tomentella?
Artemisia tomentella
What is the common name of Artemisia tomentella?
Woolly Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia tomentella?
Dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas
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,