Status:
valid
Authors:
(Horw.) Heywood
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 21: 54 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025713
Common Names
- Tanacetum praeteritum
- Praeteritum Tanacetum
- Tanacetum
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum aucherianum aucherianum [unknown]
Description
Tanacetum praeteritum (also called Past Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem with finely-divided leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum praeteritum is used as an antiseptic and has been used to treat wounds, skin infections, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tanacetum praeteritum sub. praeteritum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanacetum praeteritum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum praeteritum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Tanacetum praeteritum
Tanacetum praeteritum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and France.
Tanacetum praeteritum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanacetum praeteritum?
Tanacetum praeteritum
What are the common names of Tanacetum praeteritum?
Praeteritum Tansy, Prairie Tansy
What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum praeteritum?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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,