Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 27 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114707
Common Names
- Black-scaled Wormwood
- Melanolepis Wormwood
- Artemisia melanolepis
Description
Artemisia melanolepis (also called Black Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert areas and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia melanolepis is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia melanolepis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia melanolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Artemisia melanolepis
Artemisia melanolepis is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Artemisia melanolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia melanolepis?
Artemisia melanolepis
What is the common name of Artemisia melanolepis?
Black-scaled Wormwood
Where is Artemisia melanolepis found?
Artemisia melanolepis is found in the Mediterranean region
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,