Status:
valid
Authors:
Yavin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 21(3): 172 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014366
Common Names
- Anthemis davisii
- Davis' Chamomile
- Davis' Dog Daisy
- Davis' Mayweed
Description
Anthemis davisii (also called Davis' chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of up to 0.5 meters and has a shallow root system. It is found in dry, open areas, including rocky slopes, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis davisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in potpourri. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to repel insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis davisii is small, white and daisy-like, with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis davisii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by seed in the spring or by division in the fall.
Where to Find Anthemis davisii
Anthemis davisii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Anthemis davisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis davisii?
Anthemis davisii
What is the common name of Anthemis davisii?
Davis' Chamomile
What is the family of Anthemis davisii?
Asteraceae
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,