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African wormwood

Artemisia afra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Artemisia

About

Artemisia afra, the African wormwood, is a common species of the genus Artemisia in Africa, with a wide distribution from South Africa, to areas reaching to the North and East, as far north as Ethiopia. Artemisia afra is the only indigenous species in this genus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African wormwood?
The scientific name of African wormwood is Artemisia afra.
What is the conservation status of African wormwood?
The African wormwood has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does African wormwood belong to?
African wormwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African wormwood belong to?
African wormwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African wormwood belong to?
African wormwood belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does African wormwood belong to?
African wormwood belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does African wormwood belong to?
African wormwood belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does African wormwood belong to?
African wormwood belongs to the genus Artemisia.