Status:
valid
Authors:
Iranshahr
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 139(1-2): 159 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035553
Common Names
- Gillettii Anthemis
- Anthemis Mayweed
- Mayweed Anthemis
Description
Anthemis gillettii (also called Gillett's chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis gillettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis gillettii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis gillettii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Anthemis gillettii
Anthemis gillettii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Anthemis gillettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis gillettii?
Anthemis gillettii
What is the common name of Anthemis gillettii?
Gillett's chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis gillettii?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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,