Artemisia keiskeana

Physical Characteristics

Artemisia keiskeana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from August to November, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and eastern Russia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoot tips - cooked[177, 179]. The leaves contain about 5.6% protein, 1.2% fat, 9.5% carbohydrate, 2.6% ash[179].

Medicinal Uses

Infertility Used in the treatment of impotence, amenorrhoea, post-partum pain etc.

Known Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222].