Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 3(4): 297 1937
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013314
Common Names
- Common Wormwood
- Mongolica Wormwood
- Artemisia Mongolica
Description
Artemisia mongolica (also called Mongolian wormwood, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Mongolia and is found in dry, open areas. It has small, yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia mongolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia mongolica is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia mongolica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Artemisia mongolica
Artemisia mongolica is native to Mongolia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Artemisia mongolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia mongolica?
Artemisia mongolica
What type of plant is Artemisia mongolica?
Artemisia mongolica is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia mongolica?
Artemisia mongolica is native to East Asia
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,