Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parsa) Parsa
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran 3: 279 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082394
Common Names
- Bloody Tansy
- Sanguineum
- Tansy
Synonyms
- Tanacetum sanguineum sanguineum [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum sanguineum Parsa [unknown]
Description
Tanacetum sanguineum (also called bloody-flowered tansy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering herb in the aster family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum sanguineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tanacetum sanguineum for. filiformum Parsa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanacetum sanguineum has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum sanguineum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tanacetum sanguineum
Tanacetum sanguineum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Tanacetum sanguineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanacetum sanguineum?
Tanacetum sanguineum
What is the common name of Tanacetum sanguineum?
Bloody tansy
What type of plant is Tanacetum sanguineum?
Herbaceous perennial
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,