Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besser) K.Bremer & Humphries ex Y.R.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 18 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135911
Common Names
- Sieber's Wormwood
- Sieber's Mugwort
- Sieber's Artemisia
Synonyms
- Artemisia sieberi sieberi [unknown]
- Artemisia inculta laxiflora (Boiss.) Täckh. [unknown]
- Artemisia glomerulata Sieber ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Artemisia fragrans Eichw. [unknown]
- Artemisia sieberi Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia glomerata Sieber ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Artemisia inculta Delile [unknown]
- Artemisia billarderiana Besser [unknown]
- Seriphidium incultum (Delile) Y.R.Ling [unknown]
- Artemisia contra L. [unknown]
Description
Seriphidium sieberi (also called Sieber's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and shrublands, typically in areas with rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphidium sieberi is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Seriphidium sieberi is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphidium sieberi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended in the spring to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Seriphidium sieberi
Seriphidium sieberi is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Seriphidium sieberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seriphidium sieberi?
Seriphidium sieberi
What is the common name of Seriphidium sieberi?
Sieber's Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium sieberi?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,