Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd. ex Spreng.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 593 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063579
Common Names
- Anthemis candidissima
- Anthemis Candidissima
- Anthemis Candidissima
Synonyms
- Anthemis peregrina M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Anthemis pterygantha K.Koch [unknown]
- Anthemis chamomilloides Steven ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Anthemis armeniaca Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
Description
Anthemis candidissima (also called White Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with white flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis candidissima is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used in landscaping as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis candidissima is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis candidissima is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Anthemis candidissima
Anthemis candidissima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Anthemis candidissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis candidissima?
Anthemis candidissima
What is the common name of Anthemis candidissima?
White Chamomile
What type of plant is Anthemis candidissima?
Herbaceous perennial
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,