Artemisia verlotiorum (Chinese Mugwort) is a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte native to Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, and 6 more regions. It grows in artemisia verlotiorum grows in disturbed soils, such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas. It tolerates a wide range of soil types and is commonly found in areas with full sun or partial shade. Imported field notes describe plants reaching 50–120 cm. The leaves are pinnately lobed and deeply divided, with a dark green color on the upper surface and a whitish hue underneath due to fine hairs. The flower heads are small, yellowish, and form in dense clusters on the upper parts of the plant’s stem.
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Accepted nameArtemisia verlotiorum
SubgenusArtemisia
SectionArtemisia
RangeNative to East Asia, particularly China. It has been introduced and naturalized in parts of Europe, North America, and Australia, where it thrives in disturbed areas.
HabitatArtemisia verlotiorum grows in disturbed soils, such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas. It tolerates a wide range of soil types and is commonly found in areas with full sun or partial shade.
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Research summary
Paper-backed research brief for Artemisia verlotiorum (Chinese Mugwort). The local cache does not yet attach species-specific paper-backed records, so the page still leans on genus-level reviews and comparative literature. The strongest recurring themes are phytochemistry, morphology, and identification. Key records include Global phylogeny and taxonomy of Artemisia, The Artemisia L. Genus: A Review of Bioactive Essential Oils, and The Genus Artemisia: A Comprehensive Review.
Abad, M.J., Bedoya, L.M., Apaza, L. & Bermejo, P. (2012). The Artemisia L. Genus: A Review of Bioactive Essential Oils. Molecules 17(3): 2542-2566. DOI: 10.3390/molecules17032542.
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