Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoricola
ID:
60909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5: 94 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060238

Common Names

  • Littoral Artemisia
  • Littoral Sagebrush
  • Artemisia littoricola

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Synonyms

  • Oligosporus littoricola (Kitam.) Poljakov [unknown]
  • Draconia littoricola (Kitam.) Soják [unknown]
  • Artemisia japonica macrocephala Pamp. [unknown]
  • Artemisia japonica sachalinensis Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia littoricola (also called beach wormwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to the eastern United States. It is found in coastal dunes and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia littoricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia littoricola has a flower with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia littoricola is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Artemisia littoricola

Artemisia littoricola is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral.

Artemisia littoricola FAQ

What are the common names of Artemisia littoricola?

Common names of Artemisia littoricola include beach wormwood and beach sage.

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia littoricola?

Artemisia littoricola is native to the western United States, where it grows in coastal areas and disturbed sites.

What are the uses of Artemisia littoricola?

Artemisia littoricola is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and stems are used for fodder for livestock.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-17299: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.