Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
artemisiifolia
ID:
1184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen & Walp.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68(3): 215 (1990): (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000513

Common Names

  • Laennecia artemisiifolia
  • Artemisiifolia Laennecia
  • Artemisiifolia Ragwort

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Description

Laennecia artemisiifolia (also called Annual Wormwood, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 30 cm. It has small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia artemisiifolia is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to help control erosion. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create a natural border or edge to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laennecia artemisiifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia artemisiifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Laennecia artemisiifolia

Laennecia artemisiifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Laennecia artemisiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laennecia artemisiifolia?

Laennecia artemisiifolia

What is the common name of Laennecia artemisiifolia?

Annual Wormwood

What is the family of Laennecia artemisiifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Laennecia artemisiifolia?

Dry, sandy soils

What is the flowering period of Laennecia artemisiifolia?

Summer

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

Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947831-1: Based on the initial data import