Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 306 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006820
Common Names
- Anthemis arenicola
- Sand Chamomile
- Sea Mayweed
Synonyms
- Anthemis glabrisquamata Yavin [unknown]
- Anthemis tenuisecta Boiss. [unknown]
- Anthemis urosperma urosperma [unknown]
- Anthemis arenicola arenicola [unknown]
- Anthemis arenicola tenuisecta Grierson [unknown]
Description
Anthemis arenicola (also called Sand Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has finely divided leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in sandy soils in coastal areas and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis arenicola is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthemis tenuisecta sub. tenuisecta
Anthemis arenicola var. urosperma (Eig) Yavin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis arenicola is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a hairy stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis arenicola is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Anthemis arenicola
Anthemis arenicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Anthemis arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis arenicola?
Anthemis arenicola
What is the common name of Anthemis arenicola?
Sand Chamomile
What is the habitat of Anthemis arenicola?
It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats
Species in the Anthemis genus
Anthemis retusa,
Anthemis auriculata,
Anthemis mauritiana,
Anthemis hamrinensis,
Anthemis rosea,
Anthemis rascheyana,
Anthemis fruticulosa,
Anthemis scariosa,
Anthemis monilicostata,
Anthemis pungens,
Anthemis arenicola,
Anthemis hirtella,
Anthemis cupaniana,
Anthemis stiparum,
Anthemis kruegeriana,
Anthemis laconica,
Anthemis adonidifolia,
Anthemis brachycarpa,
Anthemis arvensis,
Anthemis pedunculata,
Anthemis muricata,
Anthemis maris-mortui,
Anthemis tricolor,
Anthemis davisii,
Anthemis bushehrica,
Anthemis rigida,
Anthemis austroiranica,
Anthemis orientalis,
Anthemis aaronsohnii,
Anthemis pseudocotula,
Anthemis werneri,
Anthemis maritima,
Anthemis iranica,
Anthemis gayana,
Anthemis filicaulis,
Anthemis rhodensis,
Anthemis cornucopiae,
Anthemis cretica,
Anthemis microcephala,
Anthemis atropatana,
Anthemis adulterina,
Anthemis calcarea,
Anthemis corymbulosa,
Anthemis aetnensis,
Anthemis gharbensis,
Anthemis cuneata,
Anthemis trotzkiana,
Anthemis melanacme,
Anthemis virescens,
Anthemis kurdica,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,