Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parthenium
ID:
80472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Tanaceteen : 55 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079801

Common Names

  • Feverfew
  • Featherfew
  • Bachelor's Button

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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum persicum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pontia matricaria Bubani [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum buschianum Sosn. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum parthenium Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum praealtum Vent. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum praealtum (Vent.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Matricaria pulverulenta Poir. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum partheniifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum parthenifolium Pers. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum demetrii Manden. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum parthenifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum grossheimii (Sosn.) Muradyan [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum glanduliferum Sommier & Levier [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum parthenifolium parthenifolium [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum parthenium (L.) J.E.Smith [unknown]
  • Tanacetum demetrii (Manden.) K.Bremer & Humphries [unknown]
  • Matricaria eximia hort. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum glanduliferum (Sommier & Levier) K.Bremer & Humphries [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum matricaria gesn. ex Rupr. [unknown]
  • Matricaria praealta Poir. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum parthenium (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum parthenifolium B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum grossheimii Sosn. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum persicum (Boiss.) Mozaff. [unknown]
  • Dendranthema parthenium (L.) Des Moul. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Bernh. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum fruticosum Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum odoratum Dulac [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum latilobum (Sosn.) Sosn. [unknown]
  • Parthenium matricaria Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Matricaria vulgaris Gray [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum parthenium Sm. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum sericeum divaricatum (Sosn.) Sosn. [unknown]
  • Matricaria parthenium L. [unknown]
  • Matricaria parthenifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum sevanense (Sosn. ex Grossh.) K.Bremer & Humphries [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum sevanense Sosn. ex Grossh. [unknown]
  • Parthenium matricaria gesn. ex Rupr. [unknown]
  • Matricaria latifolia Gilib. [unknown]
  • Matricaria alba hort. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum divaricatum (Sosn.) Sosn. [unknown]
  • Matricaria odorata Lam. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum eximium hort. [unknown]
  • Matricaria florida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum parthenifolium sanguineum Parsa [unknown]
  • Tanacetum parthenium praealtum (Vent.) B.Bock [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum parthenium (also called Feverfew, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grassland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum parthenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum parthenium is a white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum parthenium is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils and should be watered regularly. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Tanacetum parthenium

Tanacetum parthenium is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Tanacetum parthenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum parthenium?

Tanacetum parthenium

What is the common name of Tanacetum parthenium?

Feverfew

What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum parthenium?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe and North America

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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