Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
80933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 365 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080262

Common Names

  • Anthemis tenuisecta
  • Slender-Sectioned Chamomile
  • Slender Chamomile

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Synonyms

  • Anthemis boveana tenuisecta (Ball) Maire [unknown]
  • Anthemis chrysantha tenuisecta (Ball) Pau [unknown]

Description

Anthemis tenuisecta (also called Slender-divided Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis tenuisecta is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthemis tenuisecta sub. jahandiezii (Maire) Oberpr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthemis tenuisecta has yellow flowers with many petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis tenuisecta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in the spring or autumn and should be planted in a sheltered spot.

Where to Find Anthemis tenuisecta

Anthemis tenuisecta can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Anthemis tenuisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis tenuisecta?

Anthemis tenuisecta

What is the common name of Anthemis tenuisecta?

Slender-divided chamomile

Where is Anthemis tenuisecta native to?

Europe

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-36831: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.