Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krasch., Popov & Lincz. ex Poljakov) Poljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 173 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062819
Common Names
- Gypsum Wormwood
- Gypsum Sagebrush
- Gypsum Seriphidium
Synonyms
- Artemisia gypsacea Krasch., Popov & Lincz. ex Poljakov [unknown]
Description
Seriphidium gypsaceum (also called Gypsum Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central Asia. It has small yellow flowers and grows to about 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphidium gypsaceum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seriphidium gypsaceum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphidium gypsaceum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Seriphidium gypsaceum
Seriphidium gypsaceum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Seriphidium gypsaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seriphidium gypsaceum?
Seriphidium gypsaceum
What type of plant is Seriphidium gypsaceum?
Seriphidium gypsaceum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Seriphidium gypsaceum found?
Seriphidium gypsaceum is found in Central Asia.
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,