Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
7491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 306 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006820



Common Names

  • Anthemis arenicola
  • Sand Chamomile
  • Sea Mayweed


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis glabrisquamata Yavin [unknown]
  • Anthemis tenuisecta Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anthemis urosperma urosperma [unknown]
  • Anthemis arenicola arenicola [unknown]
  • Anthemis arenicola tenuisecta Grierson [unknown]

Description

Anthemis arenicola (also called Sand Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has finely divided leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in sandy soils in coastal areas and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis arenicola is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthemis tenuisecta sub. tenuisecta
Anthemis arenicola var. urosperma (Eig) Yavin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthemis arenicola is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a hairy stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis arenicola is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anthemis arenicola

Anthemis arenicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Anthemis arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis arenicola?

Anthemis arenicola

What is the common name of Anthemis arenicola?

Sand Chamomile

What is the habitat of Anthemis arenicola?

It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats

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,

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