Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
96520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Tanaceteen : 61 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095849

Common Names

  • Feverfew
  • Featherfew
  • Wild Chamomile

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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum pectinatum Fisch. ex Turcz. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum pulchellum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum pectinatum Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum pectinatum (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum pulchellum Turcz. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum pulchellum (also called 'Feverfew', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum pulchellum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant aroma and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat headaches, colds, and fevers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum pulchellum is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum pulchellum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces, each with a few leaves and some roots attached.

Where to Find Tanacetum pulchellum

Tanacetum pulchellum can be found in the eastern United States, including New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky.

Tanacetum pulchellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum pulchellum?

Tanacetum pulchellum

What is the common name of Tanacetum pulchellum?

Showy Tansy

What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum pulchellum?

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,