Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledebouriana
ID:
131896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 8: 37 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131225

Common Names

  • Ledebour's Wormwood
  • Silver Wormwood
  • Armenian Wormwood

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Description

Artemisia ledebouriana (also called Ledebouria, among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has small, ovate to lanceolate leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia ledebouriana is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia ledebouriana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia ledebouriana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Artemisia ledebouriana

Artemisia ledebouriana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Artemisia ledebouriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia ledebouriana?

Artemisia ledebouriana

What is the common name of Artemisia ledebouriana?

Ledebour's Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia ledebouriana?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Central Asia

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,