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Common Names
- Chamaemelum
- Roman Chamomile
- Noble Chamomile
Description
Chamaemelum nobilis (also called Roman Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaemelum nobilis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaemelum nobilis has yellow flowers that are 2-3 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaemelum nobilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Chamaemelum nobilis
Chamaemelum nobilis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Chamaemelum nobilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaemelum nobilis?
Chamaemelum nobilis
What is the common name of Chamaemelum nobilis?
Roman Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Chamaemelum nobilis?
Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops
Species in the Chamaemelum genus
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,