Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 187 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091048
Common Names
- Yunnan Wormwood
- Yunnan Mugwort
- Yunnan Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Artemisia jeffreyana H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Mugwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a stout, erect stem and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to China and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia yunnanensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia yunnanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Artemisia yunnanensis
Artemisia yunnanensis is found in the Yunnan province of China.
Artemisia yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia yunnanensis?
Artemisia yunnanensis
What is the common name of Artemisia yunnanensis?
Yunnan mugwort
What type of plant is Artemisia yunnanensis?
Perennial herb
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,