Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
deserti
ID:
118871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch.) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 172 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118200

Common Names

  • Desert Wormwood
  • Desert Seriphidium
  • Seriphidium deserti

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia deserti Krasch. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium deserti (also called Desert Seriphidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with a woody base, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and typically grows in dry, stony soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium deserti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium deserti is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a thin stem with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium deserti is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the plant in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Seriphidium deserti

Seriphidium deserti can be found in the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Seriphidium deserti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium deserti?

Seriphidium deserti

What type of plant is Seriphidium deserti?

Seriphidium deserti is a shrub.

Where is Seriphidium deserti native to?

Seriphidium deserti is native to the Middle East and North Africa.

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:248425-1: Based on the initial data import