Status:
valid
Authors:
Ling & Y.R.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(4): 507 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038212
Common Names
- Zayu Artemisia
- Zayu Mugwort
- Zayu Wormwood
Description
Artemisia zayuensis (also called Zayu Mugwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small yellow flowers and is native to the mountains of China. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia zayuensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia zayuensis var. pienmaensis Ling & Y.R.Ling
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Artemisia zayuensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia zayuensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Artemisia zayuensis
Artemisia zayuensis is native to the Tibetan Plateau and can be found in the alpine and subalpine regions of China, India, and Nepal.
Artemisia zayuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia zayuensis?
Artemisia zayuensis
What is the habitat of Artemisia zayuensis?
Artemisia zayuensis is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.
What is the flowering period of Artemisia zayuensis?
Artemisia zayuensis flowers from July to August.
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,