Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 83 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044486
Common Names
- Anthemis pauciloba
- Few-flowered Chamomile
- Few-flowered Dogfennel
Synonyms
- Anthemis pauciloba pauciloba [unknown]
- Anthemis pauciloba microstephana (Eig) Grierson [unknown]
- Anthemis argentea Eig [unknown]
- Anthemis pauciloba sieheana (Eig) Grierson [unknown]
- Anthemis cassia sieheana Eig [unknown]
- Anthemis pauciloba brachysperma Eig [unknown]
- Anthemis argentea microstephana Eig [unknown]
Description
Anthemis pauciloba (also called Few-flowered Chamomile, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in Europe and North Africa. It has a yellow flower head, and its leaves are deeply divided. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis pauciloba is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant and has a pleasant aroma.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthemis pauciloba var. alba Hamzaoğlu & Budak
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthemis pauciloba has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis pauciloba is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anthemis pauciloba
Anthemis pauciloba is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Anthemis pauciloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis pauciloba?
Anthemis pauciloba
What is the common name of Anthemis pauciloba?
Few-lobed Chamomile
Where is Anthemis pauciloba native?
Southwestern United States
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,