Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
santonicum
ID:
122019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 152(1): 22 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121348



Common Names

  • Santoni's Wormwood
  • Santoni's Sagebrush
  • Santoni's Mugwort


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Description

Seriphidium santonicum (also called Santonian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States, typically found in dry, open habitats such as chaparral and desert scrub. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–2 m, with a few specimens reaching up to 4 m. Its leaves are small, linear, and alternate, measuring 1–2 cm in length and 0.2–0.5 cm in width.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium santonicum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Seriphidium santonicum sub. patens (Neilr.) Soják
Seriphidium santonicum sub. santonicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium santonicum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium santonicum is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Seriphidium santonicum

Seriphidium santonicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Seriphidium santonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium santonicum?

Seriphidium santonicum

What is the common name of Seriphidium santonicum?

Santonian seriphidium

What is the growth habit of Seriphidium santonicum?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942056-1: Based on the initial data import