Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
balchanorum
ID:
34509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch.) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 174 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033838

Common Names

  • Seriphidium balchanorum
  • Balchan's Wormwood
  • Balchan's Mugwort

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia balchanorum Krasch. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium balchanorum (also called 'Woolly Wormwood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium balchanorum is a plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It has a long flowering period and produces a lot of nectar which makes it attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphidium balchanorum has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy texture. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium balchanorum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and should be kept in a moist medium until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Seriphidium balchanorum

Seriphidium balchanorum can be found in the mountains of central Asia.

Seriphidium balchanorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium balchanorum?

Seriphidium balchanorum

What is the common name of Seriphidium balchanorum?

Mountain Wormwood

What is the family of Seriphidium balchanorum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Seriphidium genus

Seriphidium glaucinum, Seriphidium tenuisectum, Seriphidium scotinum, Seriphidium ramosum, Seriphidium elongatum, Seriphidium mongolorum, Seriphidium nutans, Seriphidium tecti-mundi, Seriphidium densiflorum, Seriphidium lercheanum, Seriphidium tianschanicum, Seriphidium santolinum, Seriphidium amoenum, Seriphidium vermiculatum, Seriphidium tauricum, Seriphidium herba-alba, Seriphidium oranense, Seriphidium gurganicum, Seriphidium stenocephalum, Seriphidium kaschgaricum, Seriphidium eremophilum, Seriphidium turcomanicum, Seriphidium validum, Seriphidium thomsonianum, Seriphidium baldshuanicum, Seriphidium halophilum, Seriphidium nigricans, Seriphidium bicolor, Seriphidium rhodanthum, Seriphidium arenicola, Seriphidium balchanorum, Seriphidium junceum, Seriphidium badghysi, Seriphidium oliverianum, Seriphidium kasakorum, Seriphidium czukavinae, Seriphidium minchunense, Seriphidium ciniforme, Seriphidium camelorum, Seriphidium gracilescens, Seriphidium vallesiacum, Seriphidium ifranensis, Seriphidium aucheri, Seriphidium fulvellum, Seriphidium transiliense, Seriphidium brevifolium, Seriphidium mogoltavicum, Seriphidium maritimum, Seriphidium gypsaceum, Seriphidium compactum,

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

Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248418-1: Based on the initial data import