Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
46336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex DC.) Ling & Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(4): 513 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045665



Common Names

  • Seriphidium brevifolium
  • Shortleaf Wormwood
  • Wormwood


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Description

Seriphidium brevifolium (also called Wormwood Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1.2 meters and has small, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium brevifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium brevifolium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium brevifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Seriphidium brevifolium

Seriphidium brevifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.

Seriphidium brevifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Seriphidium brevifolium?

Seriphidium brevifolium is commonly known as short-leaved wormwood.

What is the native range of Seriphidium brevifolium?

Seriphidium brevifolium is native to Europe and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Seriphidium brevifolium?

Seriphidium brevifolium is a low-growing, perennial herb.

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-144160: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.