Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum. Editio quarta 4: 378 1805
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063508
Common Names
- Annual Ragweed
- Low Ragweed
- Low Ambrosia
Description
Ambrosia artemisioides (also called Annual Ragweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, greenish-white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides and agricultural fields.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia artemisioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambrosia artemisioides has small yellow flowers, each with five petals. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia artemisioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-20°C.
Where to Find Ambrosia artemisioides
Ambrosia artemisioides is native to North America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Ambrosia artemisioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia artemisioides?
Ambrosia artemisioides
Where is Ambrosia artemisioides found?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
What type of plant is Ambrosia artemisioides?
Ambrosia artemisioides is an annual herb.
Species in the Ambrosia genus
Ambrosia chamissonis,
Ambrosia dumosa,
Ambrosia nivea,
Ambrosia flexuosa,
Ambrosia microcephala,
Ambrosia intergradiens,
Ambrosia platyspina,
Ambrosia deltoidea,
Ambrosia salsola,
Ambrosia linearis,
Ambrosia pumila,
Ambrosia acanthicarpa,
Ambrosia dentata,
Ambrosia cheiranthifolia,
Ambrosia arborescens,
Ambrosia polystachya,
Ambrosia chenopodiifolia,
Ambrosia johnstoniorum,
Ambrosia artemisiifolia,
Ambrosia artemisioides,
Ambrosia tomentosa,
Ambrosia divaricata,
Ambrosia canescens,
Ambrosia artemisioides,
Ambrosia arborescens,
Ambrosia scabra,
Ambrosia tenuifolia,
Ambrosia bryantii,
Ambrosia carduacea,
Ambrosia monogyra,
Ambrosia magdalenae,
Ambrosia confertiflora,
Ambrosia grayi,
Ambrosia pannosa,
Ambrosia bidentata,
Ambrosia camphorata,
Ambrosia cordifolia,
Ambrosia trifida,
Ambrosia ilicifolia,
Ambrosia ambrosioides,
Ambrosia sandersonii,
Ambrosia cumanensis,
Ambrosia helenae,
Ambrosia velutina,
Ambrosia acuminata,
Ambrosia psilostachya,
Ambrosia hispida,
Ambrosia eriocentra,
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,