Status:
valid
Authors:
Velen.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. bohm. Ges. Wiss. 1903(28): 5.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029928
Common Names
- Virescent Chamomile
- Virescent Dog-fennel
- Virescent Dogfennel
Synonyms
- Anthemis georgieviana Davidov [unknown]
Description
Anthemis virescens (also called Green chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single flower head on a long stem. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis virescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant, yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis virescens has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black and have a rough texture. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis virescens is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a warm, bright location with moist soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Anthemis virescens
Anthemis virescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in the countries of France, Italy, and Spain.
Anthemis virescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis virescens?
Anthemis virescens
What type of plant is Anthemis virescens?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Anthemis virescens grow?
It grows in dry meadows and pastures in Europe and North Africa
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,