Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
125405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffmanns. & Link) R.Fernandes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 70(1): 9 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124734



Common Names

  • Alpine Chamomile
  • Mountain Chamomile
  • Alpine Mayweed


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis alpestris hemirradiata Talavera [unknown]
  • Anthemis montana chrysocephala (Boiss.) Maire [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum alpestre Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
  • Anthemis alpestris ligulata Talavera [unknown]
  • Anthemis alpestris alpestris [unknown]
  • Anthemis montana chrysocephala Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anthemis montana discoidea Willk. [unknown]

Description

Anthemis alpestris (also called Alpine Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis alpestris is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and yards. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to provide a habitat for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthemis alpestris is a white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis alpestris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Cut back the foliage in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Anthemis alpestris

Anthemis alpestris is found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Anthemis alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis alpestris?

Anthemis alpestris

What is the common name of Anthemis alpestris?

Mountain Chamomile

What is the habitat of Anthemis alpestris?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

Species in the Anthemis genus

Anthemis retusa, Anthemis auriculata, Anthemis mauritiana, Anthemis hamrinensis, Anthemis rosea, Anthemis rascheyana, Anthemis fruticulosa, Anthemis scariosa, Anthemis monilicostata, Anthemis pungens, Anthemis arenicola, Anthemis hirtella, Anthemis cupaniana, Anthemis stiparum, Anthemis kruegeriana, Anthemis laconica, Anthemis adonidifolia, Anthemis brachycarpa, Anthemis arvensis, Anthemis pedunculata, Anthemis muricata, Anthemis maris-mortui, Anthemis tricolor, Anthemis davisii, Anthemis bushehrica, Anthemis rigida, Anthemis austroiranica, Anthemis orientalis, Anthemis aaronsohnii, Anthemis pseudocotula, Anthemis werneri, Anthemis maritima, Anthemis iranica, Anthemis gayana, Anthemis filicaulis, Anthemis rhodensis, Anthemis cornucopiae, Anthemis cretica, Anthemis microcephala, Anthemis atropatana, Anthemis adulterina, Anthemis calcarea, Anthemis corymbulosa, Anthemis aetnensis, Anthemis gharbensis, Anthemis cuneata, Anthemis trotzkiana, Anthemis melanacme, Anthemis virescens, Anthemis kurdica,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85829: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.