Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kotschyana
ID:
77391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 23 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076720



Common Names

  • Kotschy's Chamomile
  • Kotschy's Mayweed
  • Kotschy's Dog Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis kotschyana venetorum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis poecilolepis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anthemis kotschyana kotschyana [unknown]
  • Anthemis poecilolepis poecilolepis [unknown]
  • Anthemis kotschyana kotschyana [unknown]
  • Anthemis kotschyana poecilolepis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anthemis poecilolepis ellenbergii Bornm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis kotschyana radiata Bornm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis poecilolepis (Boiss.) Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Anthemis kotschyana (also called Kotschy's Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, grey-green leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. Native to South Africa, it is found in rocky places, dry meadows, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Anthemis kotschyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthemis kotschyana var. discoidea (Bornm.) Grierson
Anthemis kotschyana var. gypsicola H.Duman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthemis kotschyana has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthemis kotschyana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Anthemis kotschyana

Anthemis kotschyana can be found in dry grasslands in southern Europe and western Asia.

Anthemis kotschyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthemis kotschyana?

Anthemis kotschyana

What is the common name of Anthemis kotschyana?

Kotschy's Chamomile

What is the natural habitat of Anthemis kotschyana?

Grassy slopes and disturbed areas

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-33367: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.