Status:
valid
Authors:
Oberpr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bocconea 9: 149 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078807
Common Names
- Zaian Chamomile
- Zaian Mayweed
- Zaian Dog Daisy
Description
Anthemis zaianica (also called Zaian Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It has small, white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis zaianica is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis zaianica has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves with a greyish-green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis zaianica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Anthemis zaianica
Anthemis zaianica is native to Morocco and can be found in the mountains of the Middle Atlas region.
Anthemis zaianica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis zaianica?
Anthemis zaianica
What is the common name of Anthemis zaianica?
Zaian Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis zaianica?
It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands in the Chubut Province, Argentina
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,