Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 158: 173 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010542
Common Names
- Andersiana Artemisia
- Artemisia Andersiana
- Andersiana
Description
Artemisia andersiana (also called Anders' mugwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes at an altitude of 2000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia andersiana is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia andersiana has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia andersiana is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Artemisia andersiana
Artemisia andersiana is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Artemisia andersiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia andersiana?
Artemisia andersiana
What is the common name of Artemisia andersiana?
Anders' Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia andersiana?
Dry, rocky slopes
Species in the Artemisia genus
Artemisia koidzumii,
Artemisia subulata,
Artemisia igniaria,
Artemisia keiskeana,
Artemisia pedunculosa,
Artemisia nivalis,
Artemisia japonica,
Artemisia nakaii,
Artemisia arenaria,
Artemisia alba,
Artemisia macrocephala,
Artemisia carruthii,
Artemisia ludoviciana,
Artemisia sericea,
Artemisia sodiroi,
Artemisia sinanensis,
Artemisia divaricata,
Artemisia princeps,
Artemisia occidentalisinensis,
Artemisia pedatifida,
Artemisia umbelliformis,
Artemisia dubia,
Artemisia halophila,
Artemisia haussknechtii,
Artemisia gobica,
Artemisia desertorum,
Artemisia andersiana,
Artemisia filifolia,
Artemisia rupestris,
Artemisia moorcroftiana,
Artemisia viscidissima,
Artemisia stricta,
Artemisia serrata,
Artemisia fulgens,
Artemisia dolosa,
Artemisia yongii,
Artemisia jordanica,
Artemisia mongolica,
Artemisia taibaishanensis,
Artemisia dalai-lamae,
Artemisia papposa,
Artemisia norvegica,
Artemisia oxycephala,
Artemisia hancei,
Artemisia viridissima,
Artemisia sericea,
Artemisia granatensis,
Artemisia tainingensis,
Artemisia polybotryoidea,
Artemisia franserioides,
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,