Status:
valid
Authors:
(Filatova & Ladygina) K.Bremer & Humphries ex Y.R.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 23 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028992
Common Names
- Black Seriphidium
- Seriphidium nigricans
- Nigricans Wormwood
Description
Seriphidium nigricans (also called Black Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphidium nigricans is a plant native to the Middle East. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is believed to be beneficial for the digestive system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seriphidium nigricans has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a brownish-red ring around the center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphidium nigricans is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Seriphidium nigricans
Seriphidium nigricans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Seriphidium nigricans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seriphidium nigricans?
Seriphidium nigricans
What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium nigricans?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering period of Seriphidium nigricans?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Seriphidium genus
Seriphidium glaucinum,
Seriphidium tenuisectum,
Seriphidium scotinum,
Seriphidium ramosum,
Seriphidium elongatum,
Seriphidium mongolorum,
Seriphidium nutans,
Seriphidium tecti-mundi,
Seriphidium densiflorum,
Seriphidium lercheanum,
Seriphidium tianschanicum,
Seriphidium santolinum,
Seriphidium amoenum,
Seriphidium vermiculatum,
Seriphidium tauricum,
Seriphidium herba-alba,
Seriphidium oranense,
Seriphidium gurganicum,
Seriphidium stenocephalum,
Seriphidium kaschgaricum,
Seriphidium eremophilum,
Seriphidium turcomanicum,
Seriphidium validum,
Seriphidium thomsonianum,
Seriphidium baldshuanicum,
Seriphidium halophilum,
Seriphidium nigricans,
Seriphidium bicolor,
Seriphidium rhodanthum,
Seriphidium arenicola,
Seriphidium balchanorum,
Seriphidium junceum,
Seriphidium badghysi,
Seriphidium oliverianum,
Seriphidium kasakorum,
Seriphidium czukavinae,
Seriphidium minchunense,
Seriphidium ciniforme,
Seriphidium camelorum,
Seriphidium gracilescens,
Seriphidium vallesiacum,
Seriphidium ifranensis,
Seriphidium aucheri,
Seriphidium fulvellum,
Seriphidium transiliense,
Seriphidium brevifolium,
Seriphidium mogoltavicum,
Seriphidium maritimum,
Seriphidium gypsaceum,
Seriphidium compactum,
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,