Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karacae
ID:
137565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Güner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 11: 321 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136894

Common Names

  • Anthemis
  • Karacae
  • Karaca's Chamomile

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Description

Anthemis karacae (also called Karaca Anthemis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has white flowers and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis karacae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthemis karacae has yellow flowers with spiny bracts, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with spiny margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis karacae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Anthemis karacae

Anthemis karacae is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Anthemis karacae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis karacae?

Anthemis karacae

What is the family of Anthemis karacae?

Asteraceae

What is the flowering period of Anthemis karacae?

June to August

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97596: Based on the initial data import
Adil Güner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Güner' in the authors string.