Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cinum
ID:
70084

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Berg) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 176 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069413



Common Names

  • Seriphidium Cinum
  • Cinum Seriphidium
  • Silver Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia cina Berg ex Poljakov [unknown]
  • Artemisia cina O.Berg [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium cinum (also called Grey Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of petals. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium cinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium cinum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium cinum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring or late fall in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.

Where to Find Seriphidium cinum

Seriphidium cinum is found in the Middle East, including Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Seriphidium cinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium cinum?

Seriphidium cinum

What is the common name of Seriphidium cinum?

Cinereous Wormwood

What is the family of Seriphidium cinum?

Asteraceae

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-26235: Based on the initial data import
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.