Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glaucinum
ID:
2017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch. ex Poljak.) K.Bremer & Humphries ex Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 24 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001346



Common Names

  • Glaucinum Seriphidium
  • Glaucinum's Seriphidium
  • Glaucinum's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia glaucina Krasch. ex Poljak. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium glaucinum (also called 'Woolly Wormwood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It is found in dry grasslands, and on rocky slopes and outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium glaucinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for some species of ants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium glaucinum is a small yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium glaucinum is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is drought tolerant and prefers sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Seriphidium glaucinum

Seriphidium glaucinum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Seriphidium glaucinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium glaucinum?

Seriphidium glaucinum

What is the common name of Seriphidium glaucinum?

Glaucous Seriphidium

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium glaucinum?

Deserts of the Middle East

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-101298: Based on the initial data import
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' 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.
O.M. Poljakova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljak.' in the authors string.
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.