Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Tanaceteen : 48 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030459
Common Names
- Tanacetum Cappadocicum
- Cappadocian Tansy
- Cappadocian Tanacetum
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum cappadocicum (DC.) Bornn. [unknown]
- Pyrethrum cedrorum Schott & Kotschy [unknown]
- Pyrethrum cappadocicum DC. [unknown]
Description
Tanacetum cappadocicum (also called Cappadocian tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has long, lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum cappadocicum is used as an ornamental plant, as a culinary herb, and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanacetum cappadocicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 4-5 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum cappadocicum is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tanacetum cappadocicum
Tanacetum cappadocicum can be found in Turkey, Greece, and the Caucasus.
Tanacetum cappadocicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanacetum cappadocicum?
Tanacetum cappadocicum
What is the common name of Tanacetum cappadocicum?
Caucasian Tansy
What is the family of Tanacetum cappadocicum?
Asteraceae
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,