Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
thomsonianum
ID:
28210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Ling & Y.R.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(4): 513 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027539



Common Names

  • Seriphidium
  • Woolly Wormwood
  • Thompson's Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia thomsoniana (C.B.Clarke) Filatova [unknown]
  • Artemisia maritima thomsoniana [deprecated]

Description

Seriphidium thomsonianum (also called Thomson's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can be found in the mountains of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium thomsonianum is used to make a tea that can be used as a natural remedy for digestive problems, headaches, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium thomsonianum has yellow flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium thomsonianum is a shrub that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Seriphidium thomsonianum

Seriphidium thomsonianum can be found in Central Asia, particularly in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Seriphidium thomsonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium thomsonianum?

Seriphidium thomsonianum

What is the common name of Seriphidium thomsonianum?

Thomson's Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium thomsonianum?

It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats

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-126616: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Yeou Ruenn Ling (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Ling' in the authors string.