Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
83926

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 847 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083255

Common Names

  • Annual Wormwood
  • Sweet Wormwood
  • Sweet Annie

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia exilis Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Artemisia suaveolens Fisch. [unknown]
  • Artemisia plumosa Fisch. ex Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia chamomilla C.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Artemisia wadei Edgew. [unknown]
  • Artemisia annua annua [unknown]
  • Artemisia stewartii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Artemisia hyrcana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Artemisia wedei Edgew. [unknown]
  • Artemisia annua macrocephala Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia annua (also called 'Annual Wormwood', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flower heads. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia annua is an herb that has medicinal properties and can be used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia annua is a yellow-white capitulum. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia annua is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Artemisia annua

Artemisia annua is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal.

Artemisia annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia annua?

Artemisia annua

What is the common name of Artemisia annua?

Annual Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia annua?

Grassy areas of the Mediterranean

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,

References