Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
15870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Degen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Iter Turc. (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015199

Common Names

  • Anthemis orientalis
  • Oriental Chamomile
  • Eastern Chamomile

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Synonyms

  • Anthemis complanata (Sm.) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Anthemis taygetea Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Anthemis orientalis orientalis [unknown]
  • Anthemis orientalis orientalis [unknown]
  • Anthemis orientalis orientalis [unknown]
  • Cotula complanata Sibth. & Sm. [unknown]
  • Cotula complanata Sm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis pectinata ligulata Halácsy [unknown]
  • Anacyclus pectinatus Bory & Chaub. [unknown]
  • Lyonnetia pectinata DC. [unknown]
  • Anthemis orientalis ligulata (Halácsy) R.Fern. [unknown]
  • Anthemis pectinata Bory & Chaub. [unknown]
  • Anthemis pectinata (Bory & Chaub.) Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]

Description

Anthemis orientalis (also called Oriental chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthemis orientalis is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis orientalis can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and carefully separate the root ball into smaller sections. Replant each section in a new location.

Where to Find Anthemis orientalis

Anthemis orientalis is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Anthemis orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis orientalis?

Anthemis orientalis

What is the common name of Anthemis orientalis?

Oriental Chamomile

What is the habitat of Anthemis orientalis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-114706: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.