Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
herba-alba
ID:
20029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asso) Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 19, isonym (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019358



Common Names

  • White Sagebrush
  • Herba-Alba Seriphidium
  • Seriphidium herba-alba


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia billardiereana Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia lippii Jan ex Besser [unknown]
  • Oligosporus lippii (Kunze ex Besser) Poljakov [unknown]
  • Artemisia herba-alba Asso [unknown]
  • Artemisia aragonensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Artemisia ontina Dufour [unknown]
  • Artemisia herba-alba communis Ferch. [unknown]
  • Artemisia herba-alba desertii Ferch. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium herba-alba (also called White Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium herba-alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium herba-alba is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium herba-alba is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Seriphidium herba-alba

Seriphidium herba-alba is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Seriphidium herba-alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium herba-alba?

Seriphidium herba-alba

What type of plant is Seriphidium herba-alba?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium herba-alba?

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

Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.
Ignacio Jordán Claudio de Asso y del Río (1742-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962903-1: Based on the initial data import