Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Artemisia
In German
Brasil Baum
Artemisia
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Artemisia
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Artemisia
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Artemisia
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Artemisia
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Artemisia. Brazilwood has thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brazilwood and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Artemisia
Season and care of Brazilwood and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Artemisia Physical Information
Brazilwood and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Artemisia are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brazilwood and Artemisia
Care of Brazilwood and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.