Status:
valid
Authors:
Poljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
in Not. Syst. Herb. Inst. Bot. Acad. Sci. URSS, xvi. 420 (1954).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129865
Common Names
- Polystichum Artemisia
- Polystichum Wormwood
- Polystichum Sagebrush
Description
Artemisia polysticha (also called Big Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It typically grows up to 2 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppes and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia polysticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia polysticha is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia polysticha is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from semi-hardwood stems and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Artemisia polysticha
Artemisia polysticha is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Artemisia polysticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia polysticha?
Artemisia polysticha
What is the common name of Artemisia polysticha?
Many-leaved Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia polysticha?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,