Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 19: 82 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089494
Common Names
- Cotton Thistle
- Cretan Chamomile
- Cypress Daisy
Synonyms
- Anthemis cyrenaica cyrenaica [unknown]
- Anthemis cyrenaica radiata Pamp. [unknown]
- Anthemis cyrenaica padiata Pamp. [unknown]
Description
Anthemis cyrenaica (also called Cyrenaican Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis cyrenaica is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis cyrenaica has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis cyrenaica is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Anthemis cyrenaica
Anthemis cyrenaica is found in the Cyrenaica region of Libya.
Anthemis cyrenaica FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis cyrenaica?
Anthemis cyrenaica is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Anthemis cyrenaica?
Anthemis cyrenaica is an upright perennial with a clumping habit.
What are the flowers of Anthemis cyrenaica like?
The flowers of Anthemis cyrenaica are yellow, with a white center.
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,