Status:
valid
Authors:
Eig
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 1: 202 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068115
Common Names
- Hermonis Anthemis
- Mount Hermonis Anthemis
- Hermonis Chamomile
Description
Anthemis hermonis (also called Hermon Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the Middle East, from Lebanon to Israel. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis hermonis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis hermonis has white flowers that are 2-3 cm wide with a single ring of white ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown achenes with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis hermonis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in the spring. It is also possible to propagate Anthemis hermonis by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Anthemis hermonis
Anthemis hermonis is native to the Middle East, and can be found in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria.
Anthemis hermonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis hermonis?
Anthemis hermonis
What is the common name of Anthemis hermonis?
Hermon's Chamomile
Where is Anthemis hermonis native to?
The Middle East
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,