Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramosum
ID:
5556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Sm.) Dobignard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Candollea 52(1): 151 (1997): (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004885



Common Names

  • Ram's Wormwood
  • Ram's Sagebrush
  • Ram's Seriphidium


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia ramosa C.Sm. ex Link [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium ramosum (also called wormwood, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow ray and disc flowers, and its leaves are pinnately divided. It is native to Central Asia, and can be found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium ramosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium ramosum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium ramosum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Seriphidium ramosum

Seriphidium ramosum is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Seriphidium ramosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium ramosum?

Seriphidium ramosum

What is the common name of Seriphidium ramosum?

Broom Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium ramosum?

Grasslands and steppes

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

Alain Dobignard (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dobignard' in the authors string.
Christen Smith (1785-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996318-1: Based on the initial data import