Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 176 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001132
Common Names
- Artemisia keiskeana
- Keiske's Artemisia
- Keiske's Mugwort
Description
Artemisia keiskeana (also called Keiske's Mugwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that are borne in a branched inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia keiskeana is a medicinal plant, used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia keiskeana is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia keiskeana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into larger pots and given plenty of sunlight and water.
Where to Find Artemisia keiskeana
Artemisia keiskeana is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukui, and Shizuoka.
Artemisia keiskeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia keiskeana?
Artemisia keiskeana
What is the common name of Artemisia keiskeana?
Keiskeana Artemisia
What is the family of Artemisia keiskeana?
Asteraceae
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,