Status:
valid
Authors:
Pamp.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 36: 413 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089403
Common Names
- Velvet Wormwood
- Desert Sagewort
- Silver Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia velutina velutina [unknown]
Description
Artemisia velutina (also called Velvet Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia velutina is a species of flowering plant native to Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Artemisia velutina flower is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia velutina is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Artemisia velutina
Artemisia velutina is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.
Artemisia velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia velutina?
Artemisia velutina
What is the common name of Artemisia velutina?
Woolly Wormwood
What type of plant is Artemisia velutina?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Artemisia velutina found?
Europe, Asia, and North Africa
What is the growth habit of Artemisia velutina?
Clump-forming
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,