Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & Reese
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 290 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028403
Common Names
- Anthemis Cuneata
- Cuneate Chamomile
- Cuneate Mayweed
Description
Anthemis cuneata (also called Broad-leaved Marguerite, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers that appear in the summer and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis cuneata has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis cuneata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Anthemis cuneata
Anthemis cuneata is native to the Mediterranean region.
Anthemis cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis cuneata?
Anthemis cuneata
What is the common name of Anthemis cuneata?
Cuneate Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis cuneata?
Anthemis cuneata is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland.
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,