Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cretaceum
ID:
133859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fiori) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 118 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133188



Common Names

  • Seriphidium Cretaceum
  • Cretaceum Seriphidium
  • Seriphidium


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia cretacea (Fiori) Pignatti [unknown]
  • Artemisia caerulescens cretacea (Fiori) Brilli-Catt. & L.Gubellini [unknown]
  • Artemisia caerulescens cretacea Fiori [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium cretaceum (also called Cretan Wormwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers and a woody stem. It is found in dry, open areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium cretaceum is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive problems, as well as skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium cretaceum is yellow in color and has five yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium cretaceum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Seriphidium cretaceum

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

Seriphidium cretaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium cretaceum?

Seriphidium cretaceum

What is the common name of Seriphidium cretaceum?

Cretan seriphidium

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium cretaceum?

It is native to 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

Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975125-1: Based on the initial data import