Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stenocephalum
ID:
25080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraschen. ex Poljakov) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 173 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024409



Common Names

  • Stenocephalum Wormwood
  • Stenocephalum Sagebrush
  • Wormwood Sagebrush


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia stenocephala Krasch. ex Poljakov [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium stenocephalum (also called Slender Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium stenocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium stenocephalum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium stenocephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Seriphidium stenocephalum

Seriphidium stenocephalum is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Seriphidium stenocephalum FAQ

What are the common names of Seriphidium stenocephalum?

Common names of Seriphidium stenocephalum include narrow-headed wormwood and narrow-headed sagebrush.

Where does Seriphidium stenocephalum grow?

Seriphidium stenocephalum is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in other parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the uses of Seriphidium stenocephalum?

Seriphidium stenocephalum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

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,

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