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General Information

Artemisia anomala is a herbaceous, perennial plant growing from 80 - 150cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

Although we have seen no specific reports for this species, many members of this genus contain potentially allergenic sesquiterpene lactones that can cause skin reactions[].

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern and eastern China.

Habitat

Forest margins, roadsides, canyons, river banks, shrublands and slopes; at elevations from 200 - 1,200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Artemisia anomala is found at elevations up to 1,200 metres in areas of southern and eastern China where the hardiness zones range from 8 - 10. It should experience at least moderate frosts.
Species in this genus are generally easily grown, succeeding in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position[, ]. They tend to be longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is used externally in the treatment of burns and inflamed skin[].
The plant is used for making antiinflammatory and antitoxin drugs[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates within 2 - 26 weeks at 15°c[]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots. They can be planted out in the summer, or kept in pots in a cold frame for the winter and then planted out in the spring.
Division in spring or autumn.