Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waltonii
ID:
20963

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Drumm. ex Pamp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 34: 707 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020292

Common Names

  • Artemisia
  • Waltonii
  • Walton's Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia waltonii waltonii [unknown]

Description

Artemisia waltonii (also called Walton's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia waltonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia waltonii var. yushuensis Y.R.Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia waltonii is a yellow-greenish color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia waltonii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.

Where to Find Artemisia waltonii

Artemisia waltonii is native to North America, and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Artemisia waltonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia waltonii?

Artemisia waltonii

What is the common name of Artemisia waltonii?

Walton's Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia waltonii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-11962: Based on the initial data import
Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.
James Ramsay Drummond (1851-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Drumm.' in the authors string.