Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gilgitii
ID:
84054

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Khan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48(1): 45 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083383

Common Names

  • Gilgit Daisy
  • Giant Daisy
  • Giant Fleabane

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Description

Tanacetum gilgitii (also called Gilgit Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 50 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnately divided and have a white-hairy surface. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum gilgitii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum gilgitii is a small, yellow-orange disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum gilgitii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tanacetum gilgitii

Tanacetum gilgitii is native to Pakistan and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Tanacetum gilgitii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum gilgitii?

Tanacetum gilgitii

What is the family of Tanacetum gilgitii?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Tanacetum gilgitii?

Pakistan and India

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,

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