Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vermiculatum
ID:
18790

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018119



Common Names

  • Wormseed Sagebrush
  • Seriphidium vermiculatum
  • White Sagebrush


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Description

Seriphidium vermiculatum (also called Wormleaf Seriphidium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. It is found in rocky habitats and on dry, sunny slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium vermiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium vermiculatum is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium vermiculatum is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.

Where to Find Seriphidium vermiculatum

Seriphidium vermiculatum is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.

Seriphidium vermiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium vermiculatum?

Seriphidium vermiculatum

What is the common name of Seriphidium vermiculatum?

Wormleaf Seriphidium

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium vermiculatum?

Seriphidium vermiculatum is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-117525: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.