Status:
valid
Authors:
Eig
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 1: 162 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073203
Common Names
- Anthemis Handel-Mazzettii
- Handel-Mazzettii Chamomile
- Handel-Mazzettii Mayweed
Synonyms
- Anthemis melampodina truncata Eig [unknown]
Description
Anthemis handel-mazzettii (also called 'Handel-Mazzetti's chamomile', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis handel-mazzettii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis handel-mazzettii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis handel-mazzettii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Anthemis handel-mazzettii
Anthemis handel-mazzettii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Anthemis handel-mazzettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis handel-mazzettii?
Anthemis handel-mazzettii
What is the common name of Anthemis handel-mazzettii?
Handel-Mazzetti Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis handel-mazzettii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean
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,