Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 894 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010729
Common Names
- Anthemis
- Corn Chamomile
- Arvensis Chamomile
Synonyms
- Chamaemelum arvense (L.) Schreb. [unknown]
- Chamaemelum arvense (L.) Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
- Anthemis arvensis arvensis [unknown]
Description
Anthemis arvensis (also called Corn Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils of deserts and plains.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis arvensis is used for its ornamental value, as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies, and to help control erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthemis arvensis sub. sphacelata (C.Presl) R.Fernandes
Anthemis arvensis sub. incrassata (Loisel.) Nyman
Anthemis arvensis sub. cyllenea (Halácsy) R.Fernandes
Anthemis arvensis sub. glabra (Rouy) Jeanm.
Anthemis arvensis sub. arvensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis arvensis is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis arvensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated from root division. Divide the roots in the spring and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anthemis arvensis
Anthemis arvensis is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Anthemis arvensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis arvensis?
Anthemis arvensis
What is the common name of Anthemis arvensis?
Corn Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis arvensis?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
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,