Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ammanthus
ID:
40130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Candollea xxiii. 145 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039459



Common Names

  • Anthemis ammanthus
  • Ammanthus Anthemis
  • Ammanthus Chamomile


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Synonyms

  • Ammanthus intermedius Coustur. & Gand. [unknown]

Description

Anthemis ammanthus (also called Amman's Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis ammanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthemis ammanthus sub. ammanthus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthemis ammanthus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis ammanthus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Anthemis ammanthus

Anthemis ammanthus is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

Anthemis ammanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis ammanthus?

Anthemis ammanthus

What is the common name of Anthemis ammanthus?

Ammanthus Anthemis

What is the natural habitat of Anthemis ammanthus?

Anthemis ammanthus is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.

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-138162: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.