Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 17 (1922).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013506
Common Names
- Artemisia Dalai-Lamae
- Dalai Lama Wormwood
- Tibetan Wormwood
Description
Artemisia dalai-lamae (also called Dalai Lama's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and has yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia dalai-lamae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia dalai-lamae is a yellow-green disc floret, with a yellow center. The seed is an achene, which is small and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia dalai-lamae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Artemisia dalai-lamae
Artemisia dalai-lamae is native to the Tibetan Plateau and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Artemisia dalai-lamae FAQ
What type of soil does Artemisia dalai-lamae prefer?
Artemisia dalai-lamae prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What type of climate does Artemisia dalai-lamae prefer?
Artemisia dalai-lamae prefers a warm, dry climate.
How much water does Artemisia dalai-lamae need?
Artemisia dalai-lamae needs very little water.
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,