Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracilescens
ID:
41712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch. & Iljin) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 175 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041041



Common Names

  • Gracilescens Seriphidium
  • Gracilescens Wormwood
  • Wormwood Seriphidium


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia gracilescens gracilescens [unknown]
  • Artemisia gracilescens raricalathida Kupr. [unknown]
  • Artemisia gracilescens maxima Kupr. [unknown]
  • Artemisia gracilescens Krasch. & Iljin [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium gracilescens (also called Slender Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to South America, and typically found in tropical and subtropical regions in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium gracilescens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium gracilescens is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium gracilescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the current season’s growth and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Seriphidium gracilescens prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Seriphidium gracilescens

Seriphidium gracilescens is native to the Chaco Province of Argentina. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Seriphidium gracilescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium gracilescens?

Seriphidium gracilescens

What is the common name of Seriphidium gracilescens?

Slender Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium gracilescens?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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-13969: Based on the initial data import
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.