Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abrotanoides
ID:
122616

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 101, nom. nov. (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121945

Common Names

  • Southern Tansy
  • Southern Tanacetum
  • Southern Costmary

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Description

Tanacetum abrotanoides (also called southern costmary, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has hairy stems and leaves. Its flowers are white to pink and are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum abrotanoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum abrotanoides is a white daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a white flower bud.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum abrotanoides is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tanacetum abrotanoides

Tanacetum abrotanoides is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

Tanacetum abrotanoides FAQ

What is Tanacetum abrotanoides?

Tanacetum abrotanoides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family native to Europe.

Where does Tanacetum abrotanoides grow?

Tanacetum abrotanoides grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

What does Tanacetum abrotanoides look like?

Tanacetum abrotanoides has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

Species in the Tanacetum genus

Tanacetum odessanum, Tanacetum stoliczkae, Tanacetum achilleifolium, Tanacetum funkii, Tanacetum cadmeum, Tanacetum corymbosum, Tanacetum annuum, Tanacetum alyssifolium, Tanacetum munzurdaghensis, Tanacetum atkinsonii, Tanacetum tatsienense, Tanacetum musilii, Tanacetum tabrisianum, Tanacetum leptophyllum, Tanacetum petrareum, Tanacetum balsamita, Tanacetum uniflorum, Tanacetum porphyrostephanum, Tanacetum stapfianum, Tanacetum kaschgarianum, Tanacetum mucroniferum, Tanacetum tomentellum, Tanacetum hissaricum, Tanacetum vahlii, Tanacetum germanicopolitanum, Tanacetum paczoskii, Tanacetum bachtiaricum, Tanacetum albipannosum, Tanacetum kotschyi, Tanacetum tirinense, Tanacetum armenum, Tanacetum oxystegium, Tanacetum ghoratense, Tanacetum aucherianum, Tanacetum peucedanifolium, Tanacetum argenteum, Tanacetum macrophyllum, Tanacetum mikeschinii, Tanacetum cinerariifolium, Tanacetum praeteritum, Tanacetum haradjanii, Tanacetum zahlbruckneri, Tanacetum richterioides, Tanacetum tenuisectum, Tanacetum millefolium, Tanacetum alatavicum, Tanacetum cappadocicum, Tanacetum paleaceum, Tanacetum baltistanicum, Tanacetum corymbiforme,

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-83143: Based on the initial data import
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.