Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrenk) B.Fedtsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rastitel'n. Turkestana : 735 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024541
Common Names
- Anthemis microcephala
- Small-headed Chamomile
- Small-headed Dog-fennel
Synonyms
- Anthemis tenuiflora Gilli [unknown]
- Anthemis straussii Bornm. [unknown]
- Maruta microcephala Schrenk ex Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Avé-Lall. [unknown]
Description
Anthemis microcephala (also called Small-headed Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis microcephala is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis microcephala is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Anthemis microcephala
Anthemis microcephala is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Anthemis microcephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis microcephala?
Anthemis microcephala
What is the family of Anthemis microcephala?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Anthemis microcephala?
Dry and rocky slopes
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,