Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
semiaridum
ID:
84584

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch. & Lavr.) Ling & Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 8(3): 118 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083913



Common Names

  • Semiarid Wormwood
  • Seriphidium Semiaridum
  • Seriphidium


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia semiarida (Krasch. & Lavrenko) Filatova [unknown]
  • Artemisia semiarida semiarida [unknown]
  • Artemisia terrae-albae semiarida Krasch. & Lavrenko [unknown]
  • Artemisia semiarida argillacea Kupr. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium semiaridum (also called Semi-arid Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white or pink flower heads with many ray florets. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium semiaridum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food plant for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium semiaridum has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium semiaridum is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds directly in the garden in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once established, the plant will need minimal care.

Where to Find Seriphidium semiaridum

Seriphidium semiaridum can be found in dry areas of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Seriphidium semiaridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium semiaridum?

Seriphidium semiaridum

What is the family of Seriphidium semiaridum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Seriphidium semiaridum?

Semiarid wormwood

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-40381: Based on the initial data import
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.