Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 8 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023360
Common Names
- Anthemis cornucopiae
- Cornucopia Chamomile
- Horned Chamomile
Description
Anthemis cornucopiae (also called Cornucopia Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis cornucopiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas for its medicinal properties. It is also used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis cornucopiae is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis cornucopiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Anthemis cornucopiae
Anthemis cornucopiae is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Anthemis cornucopiae FAQ
What type of plant is Anthemis cornucopiae?
Anthemis cornucopiae is a type of flowering plant.
What is the growth habit of Anthemis cornucopiae?
Anthemis cornucopiae is an evergreen shrub with a bushy growth habit.
Where does Anthemis cornucopiae grow?
Anthemis cornucopiae is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny areas.
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,