Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balsamita
ID:
13841

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 845 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013170

Common Names

  • Tanacetum Balsamita
  • Balsam-scented Tansy
  • Balsam-scented Tanacetum

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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum grandiflorum (Desf.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum majus Asch. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum tanaceum DC. [unknown]
  • Balsamita suaveolens Pers. [unknown]
  • Matricaria apetala Hort.Erf. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Balsamita vulgaris Willd. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum balsamita balsamita [unknown]
  • Balsamita major major [unknown]
  • Balsamita major major [unknown]
  • Tanacetum balsamita balsamita [unknown]
  • Balsamita major Desf. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum balsamita tanacetoides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum balsamita Baill. [unknown]
  • Matricaria balsamita Desr. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum balsamita Over [unknown]
  • Tanacetum ovatifolium Stokes [unknown]
  • Balsamita balsamita Rydb. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum majus (Desf.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Tanacetum simplicifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum balsamita Willd. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum balsamita E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum balsamita tanacetoides (Boiss.) B.Boivin [deprecated]

Description

Tanacetum balsamita (also called Costmary, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum balsamita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum balsamita is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum balsamita is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by division, dig up the rootstock in the spring and divide it into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil in the sun.

Where to Find Tanacetum balsamita

Tanacetum balsamita is native to the Mediterranean region.

Tanacetum balsamita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum balsamita?

Tanacetum balsamita

What is the common name of Tanacetum balsamita?

Balsam Tansy

Where is Tanacetum balsamita native to?

Central Asia

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