Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss. & Durieu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 9: 298 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018693
Common Names
- Atlantica Artemisia
- Atlantic Wormwood
- Atlantic Wormwood Daisy
Synonyms
- Artemisia atlantica atlantica [unknown]
- Artemisia atlantica maroccana Maire [unknown]
Description
Artemisia atlantica (also called Atlantic Wormwood, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a bushy, upright habit and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia atlantica is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia atlantica has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia atlantica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Artemisia atlantica
Artemisia atlantica is found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Artemisia atlantica FAQ
What type of soil does Artemisia atlantica prefer?
Artemisia atlantica prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH of 5.5-6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Artemisia atlantica?
Artemisia atlantica prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
How much light does Artemisia atlantica need?
Artemisia atlantica needs bright, indirect light to thrive.
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,