Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & C.I.Blanche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 20 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032271
Common Names
- Anthemis leucanthemifolia
- White Daisy
- White Marguerite
Synonyms
- Anthemis leucanthemifolia leucanthemifolia [unknown]
Description
Anthemis leucanthemifolia (also called White Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis leucanthemifolia is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis leucanthemifolia is a white-yellow with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis leucanthemifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the stem in well-draining soil and water it regularly. The plant will start to produce new roots and shoots in a few weeks.
Where to Find Anthemis leucanthemifolia
Anthemis leucanthemifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny climates such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Anthemis leucanthemifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis leucanthemifolia?
Anthemis leucanthemifolia
What is the common name of Anthemis leucanthemifolia?
White-flowered Chamomile
Where is Anthemis leucanthemifolia found?
Anthemis leucanthemifolia is found in Europe and North Africa
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,