Status:
valid
Authors:
Cronquist
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Madroño 11: 145 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128903
Common Names
- Porter's Wormwood
- Porter's Sagebrush
- Porter's Mugwort
Description
Artemisia porteri (also called Porter's Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It grows to a height of up to 3 meters. Its leaves are narrow and covered in fine hairs. It has white flower heads that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia porteri is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia porteri is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia porteri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed in early spring or fall and should be planted in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a prepared bed.
Where to Find Artemisia porteri
Artemisia porteri is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 2,500 meters.
Artemisia porteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia porteri?
Artemisia porteri
Where is Artemisia porteri found?
It is found in the western United States.
What is the growth habit of Artemisia porteri?
It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a flowering stem.
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,