Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosum
ID:
95523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. & Herder

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20-21: 442 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094852

Common Names

  • Woolly Tansy
  • Wooly Tanacetum
  • Lanuginous Tansy

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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum lanuginosum (Sch.Bip. & Herder) Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum lanuginosum (also called Woolly Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white, woolly leaves. It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum lanuginosum is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is a great choice for gardeners who want to add a splash of colour to their garden. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat skin conditions, fever, and even malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum lanuginosum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum lanuginosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best to sow seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to prevent self-seeding.

Where to Find Tanacetum lanuginosum

Tanacetum lanuginosum can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia.

Tanacetum lanuginosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum lanuginosum?

Tanacetum lanuginosum

What is the common name of Tanacetum lanuginosum?

Woolly Tansy

What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum lanuginosum?

It is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Gottfried von Herder (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252385-1: Based on the initial data import