Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
14419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 288 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013748

Common Names

  • Anthemis tricolor
  • Tricolor Chamomile
  • Ox-eye Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Anthemis pontica Sm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis tricolor tricolor [unknown]
  • Anthemis tricolor tricolor [unknown]
  • Anthemis tricolor tricolor [unknown]
  • Anthemis pontica Sibth. & Sm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis cypricola H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Anthemis tricolor (also called White Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of about 30 cm, with white flowers and finely-divided leaves. It is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis tricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which can help to reduce inflammation and improve skin health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthemis tricolor has yellow flowers with a central disc of yellow and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis tricolor is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anthemis tricolor

Anthemis tricolor is native to Europe. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Anthemis tricolor FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Anthemis tricolor?

Anthemis tricolor requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to -15°C.

How often should Anthemis tricolor be watered?

Anthemis tricolor should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to become waterlogged.

How should Anthemis tricolor be pruned?

Anthemis tricolor should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems. It can also be lightly trimmed to maintain a neat shape.

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,

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