Status:
valid
Authors:
Korobkov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 64(5): 669 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087177
Common Names
- Arctic Wormwood
- Siberian Wormwood
- Mountain Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia neglecta Leonova [unknown]
- Artemisia taimyrensis Krasch. ex Ameljcz. [unknown]
- Artemisia laciniatiformis taimyrensis Krasch. [unknown]
- Artemisia laciniatiformis taimyrensis (Krasch.) Y.R.Ling [unknown]
Description
Artemisia arctisibirica (also called Siberian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and a stem with a single yellow flower head. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia arctisibirica has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia arctisibirica has small, yellow flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia arctisibirica is a perennial herb native to Siberia. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a dry, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Artemisia arctisibirica
Artemisia arctisibirica is native to Siberia, including Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan.
Artemisia arctisibirica FAQ
What is the common name of Artemisia arctisibirica?
Siberian Wormwood
What is the scientific name of Siberian Wormwood?
Artemisia arctisibirica
What is the habitat of Artemisia arctisibirica?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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,