Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 29(337): 8 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000378
Common Names
- Subulate Wormwood
- Subulate Artemisia
- Subulate Mugwort
Synonyms
- Artemisia stenophylla Kitam. [unknown]
- Artemisia integrifolia subulata (Nakai) Kitag. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia subulata (also called Desert Sagewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the deserts of North America. It grows in sandy soils, and has yellow and white flowers that bloom from August to October.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, liver diseases, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia subulata has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia subulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Artemisia subulata
Artemisia subulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Artemisia subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia subulata?
Artemisia subulata
What is the common name of Artemisia subulata?
Mugwort
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia subulata?
Artemisia subulata is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, 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,