Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amoenum
ID:
17908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poljakov) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 174 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017237



Common Names

  • Amoenum Seriphidium
  • Amoenum Wormwood
  • Seriphidium amoenum


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Description

Seriphidium amoenum (also called sweet wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. The foliage is gray-green, and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium amoenum is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium amoenum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, blackish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium amoenum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they need a period of warm weather to germinate. The seedlings should be planted in well-prepared soil.

Where to Find Seriphidium amoenum

Seriphidium amoenum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Seriphidium amoenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium amoenum?

Seriphidium amoenum

What type of plant is Seriphidium amoenum?

It is a shrub

Where is Seriphidium amoenum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Seriphidium genus

Seriphidium glaucinum, Seriphidium tenuisectum, Seriphidium scotinum, Seriphidium ramosum, Seriphidium elongatum, Seriphidium mongolorum, Seriphidium nutans, Seriphidium tecti-mundi, Seriphidium densiflorum, Seriphidium lercheanum, Seriphidium tianschanicum, Seriphidium santolinum, Seriphidium amoenum, Seriphidium vermiculatum, Seriphidium tauricum, Seriphidium herba-alba, Seriphidium oranense, Seriphidium gurganicum, Seriphidium stenocephalum, Seriphidium kaschgaricum, Seriphidium eremophilum, Seriphidium turcomanicum, Seriphidium validum, Seriphidium thomsonianum, Seriphidium baldshuanicum, Seriphidium halophilum, Seriphidium nigricans, Seriphidium bicolor, Seriphidium rhodanthum, Seriphidium arenicola, Seriphidium balchanorum, Seriphidium junceum, Seriphidium badghysi, Seriphidium oliverianum, Seriphidium kasakorum, Seriphidium czukavinae, Seriphidium minchunense, Seriphidium ciniforme, Seriphidium camelorum, Seriphidium gracilescens, Seriphidium vallesiacum, Seriphidium ifranensis, Seriphidium aucheri, Seriphidium fulvellum, Seriphidium transiliense, Seriphidium brevifolium, Seriphidium mogoltavicum, Seriphidium maritimum, Seriphidium gypsaceum, Seriphidium compactum,

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-116684: Based on the initial data import
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.