Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinanensis
ID:
6036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Yabe

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 26 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005365

Common Names

  • Artemisia Sinanensis
  • Chinese Mugwort
  • Sinan Mugwort

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Description

Artemisia sinanensis (also called 'Silver Wormwood', 'Chinese Mugwort' and 'Silver King', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China and Japan. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has silvery-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia sinanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia sinanensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia sinanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be potted on when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter.

Where to Find Artemisia sinanensis

Artemisia sinanensis is native to China and Japan. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Artemisia sinanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia sinanensis?

Artemisia sinanensis

What is the common name of Artemisia sinanensis?

Sinan Mugwort

Where is Artemisia sinanensis native to?

China

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105169: Based on the initial data import
Yoshisada Yabe (1876-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Yabe' in the authors string.