Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xigazeensis
ID:
132334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling & Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(4): 511. 1980 [18 Nov 1980] , nom.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131663

Common Names

  • Xigaze Artemisia
  • Artemisia Xigazeensis
  • Xigaze Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia halimodendron Ledeb. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Artemisia salsoloides paniculata Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Artemisia salsoloides salsoloides [unknown]
  • Artemisia salsoloides halodendron Pamp. [unknown]
  • Artemisia halimodendron Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia xigazeensis (also called Xigaze Wormwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia xigazeensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Artemisia xigazeensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia xigazeensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Artemisia xigazeensis

Artemisia xigazeensis is native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China. It can be found growing in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.

Artemisia xigazeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia xigazeensis?

Artemisia xigazeensis

What is the common name of Artemisia xigazeensis?

Xigaze Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia xigazeensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Himalayas of Tibet

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92529: Based on the initial data import
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.