Zosima absinthifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Link
Source:
tro
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 274 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068882
Common Names
- Zosima absinthifolia
- Absinthifolia Zosima
- Zosima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zosima absinthifolia (also called Wormwood-leaved Zosima, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Zosima absinthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zosima absinthifolia has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zosima absinthifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Zosima absinthifolia
Zosima absinthifolia can be found in the Caucasus region and Turkey.
Species in the Zosima genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1703379: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.