Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
109856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 91 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109185

Common Names

  • Persian Wormwood
  • Silver Wormwood
  • Silver Sagebrush

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Description

Artemisia persica (also called Persian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry areas. It is a perennial, growing up to 1 m tall, with pinnately divided leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia persica is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia persica var. subspinescens (Boiss.) Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia persica has small yellow flowers with a strong scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia persica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.

Where to Find Artemisia persica

Artemisia persica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Artemisia persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia persica?

Artemisia persica

What is the common name of Artemisia persica?

Persian Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia persica?

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-6791: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.