Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 275 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124166
Common Names
- Trident Sagebrush
- Three-Fingered Sagebrush
- Three-Fingered Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia tridactyla tridactyla [unknown]
Description
Artemisia tridactyla (also called 'Three-Fingered Wormwood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and a woody stem. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia tridactyla is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia tridactyla var. minima Y.R.Ling
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia tridactyla has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia tridactyla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry soils and drought once established.
Where to Find Artemisia tridactyla
Artemisia tridactyla is native to Europe, and can be found in dry, sunny habitats.
Artemisia tridactyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia tridactyla?
Artemisia tridactyla
What is the common name of Artemisia tridactyla?
Three-fingered Wormwood
What is the habitat of Artemisia tridactyla?
It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Central Asia.
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,