Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 56 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061753
Common Names
- Anthemis bourgei
- Bourge's Anthemis
- Bourge's Anthemis Plant
Description
Anthemis bourgei (also called Bourge's Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is commonly found in open fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis bourgei is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis bourgei has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis bourgei is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Anthemis bourgei
Anthemis bourgei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Anthemis bourgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis bourgei?
Anthemis bourgei
What type of plant is Anthemis bourgei?
It is a herb
Where does Anthemis bourgei grow?
It is native to North Africa
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,