Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Expl. Sc. Alger. t. 60, f. 2.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135512
Common Names
- Anthemis boveana
- Boveana anthemis
- Anthemis flower
Synonyms
- Anthemis bovei Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Anthemis boveana boveana [unknown]
- Anthemis boveana boveana [unknown]
Description
Anthemis boveana (also called Bove's Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis boveana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis boveana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis boveana is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Anthemis boveana
Anthemis boveana is found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Anthemis boveana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis boveana?
Anthemis boveana
What is the common name of Anthemis boveana?
Bovean Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis boveana?
Dry, sandy or gravelly soils
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,