Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
knorringianum
ID:
126494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch.) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125823



Common Names

  • Knorringianum
  • Seriphidium
  • Desert Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia knorringiana Krasch. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium knorringianum (also called Wormwood Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium knorringianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium knorringianum has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium knorringianum is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Seriphidium knorringianum

Seriphidium knorringianum can be found in Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Seriphidium knorringianum FAQ

What are the common names of Seriphidium knorringianum?

Seriphidium knorringianum is commonly known as Knorring's Wormwood.

What are the characteristics of Seriphidium knorringianum?

Seriphidium knorringianum is a perennial herb with a branched stem and alternate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. The fruits are achenes with a white pappus.

What is the habitat of Seriphidium knorringianum?

Seriphidium knorringianum is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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

Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248439-1: Based on the initial data import