Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Besser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 25 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083111
Common Names
- Artemisia
- Vestita Sagebrush
- Vestita Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia sacrorum wallichiana Pamp. [unknown]
- Artemisia gmelinii vestita (Wall. ex Besser) B.D.Naithani [unknown]
- Artemisia potentillifolia H.Lév. [unknown]
- Artemisia vestita Wall. ex DC. [deprecated]
Description
Artemisia vestita (also called Silver Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and silvery-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia vestita is a plant native to Europe and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia vestita has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia vestita is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Artemisia vestita
Artemisia vestita can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Artemisia vestita FAQ
What are the common names of Artemisia vestita?
Common names of Artemisia vestita include Silver Wormwood, Silver Sagebrush, and Gray Sagewort.
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia vestita?
Artemisia vestita is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.
What are the medicinal uses of Artemisia vestita?
Artemisia vestita has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
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,