Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 41 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006008
Common Names
- Monilicostata Daisy
- Monilicostata Fleabane
- Monilicostata Aster
Synonyms
- Anthemis fugax Gay [unknown]
- Anthemis monilicostata monilicostata [unknown]
- Anthemis monilicostata monilicostata [unknown]
- Anthemis monilicostata sublaevis Maire [unknown]
- Anthemis monilicostata decumbens (Bonnet & Barratte) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Anthemis fugax Gay ex Jahand. & Maire [unknown]
Description
Anthemis monilicostata (also called Common Marguerite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 30 cm. Its leaves are finely divided and have a greyish-green colour. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis monilicostata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis monilicostata has white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis monilicostata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Anthemis monilicostata
Anthemis monilicostata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the mountains of Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Anthemis monilicostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis monilicostata?
Anthemis monilicostata
What are the common names of Anthemis monilicostata?
One-veined Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Anthemis monilicostata?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,