Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 9: 174 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059482
Common Names
- Artemisia xanthochroa
- Yellow-Haired Wormwood
- Yellow-Haired Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Oligosporus xanthochrous (Krasch.) Poljakov [unknown]
Description
Artemisia xanthochroa (also called Yellow-green Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia xanthochroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicinal tinctures. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia xanthochroa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are brown, oval-shaped and measure 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia xanthochroa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in early spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Artemisia xanthochroa
Artemisia xanthochroa is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Artemisia xanthochroa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia xanthochroa?
Artemisia xanthochroa
What is the common name of Artemisia xanthochroa?
Yellow-green Sagebrush
What is the family of Artemisia xanthochroa?
Asteraceae
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,