Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kermanense
ID:
1417028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Podlech) Y.R.Ling

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 40 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429493



Common Names

  • Seriphidium kermanense
  • Kerman Seriphidium
  • Kerman Wormwood


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Description

Seriphidium kermanense (also called Kerman Wormseed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium kermanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium kermanense is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium kermanense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Seriphidium kermanense

Seriphidium kermanense is native to Central Asia, and can be found in the mountain regions of the region.

Seriphidium kermanense FAQ

What are the common names of Seriphidium kermanense?

Kerman wormwood, Kerman absinthium

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium kermanense?

Dry, rocky slopes, hillsides, and roadsides in Iran and Afghanistan

What are the uses of Seriphidium kermanense?

Medicinal, culinary, and ornamental

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.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962930-1: Based on the initial data import