Status:
valid
Authors:
Vierh. & O.Schwartz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 10: 43 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521740
Common Names
- Aerva Artemisioides
- Artemisioides Aerva
- Wooly Aerva
Description
Aerva artemisioides (also called Artemisia-Leaved Aerva, among many other common names) is a perennial native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Aerva artemisioides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerva artemisioides has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, short stem with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerva artemisioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.
Where to Find Aerva artemisioides
Aerva artemisioides is native to India.
Aerva artemisioides FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Aerva artemisioides?
Aerva artemisioides prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C)
How much light does Aerva artemisioides need?
Aerva artemisioides prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Aerva artemisioides be watered?
Aerva artemisioides should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
Species in the Aerva genus
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,