Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 142 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012247
Common Names
- Serrated Wormwood
- Serrated Sagebrush
- Serrated Artemisia
Synonyms
- Artemisia vulgaris serrata H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia serrata (also called saw-leaved wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves that are hairy and have a greyish-green color. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia serrata is used as an ornamental plant, as a culinary herb, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make essential oils, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia serrata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia serrata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Artemisia serrata
Artemisia serrata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountainous regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Artemisia serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia serrata?
Artemisia serrata
What is the common name of Artemisia serrata?
Serrate Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia serrata?
It is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan, and is found in dry, open woods and grassy 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,