Status:
valid
Authors:
Meikle
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 6: 88 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044506
Common Names
- Plutonia Anthemis
- Plutonia
- Plutonia Chamomile
Synonyms
- Anthemis plutonia plutonia [unknown]
- Anthemis topaliana Beauverd [unknown]
- Anthemis tricolor plutonia (Meikle) Govaerts [unknown]
- Anthemis plutonia plutonia [unknown]
Description
Anthemis plutonia (also called Plutonian chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis plutonia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthemis plutonia var. artemisioides (Holmboe) Oberpr. & Vogt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis plutonia is yellow, daisy-like, and has a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis plutonia is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall in a cold frame or in the spring in a cold frame or directly in the garden.
Where to Find Anthemis plutonia
Anthemis plutonia can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Anthemis plutonia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis plutonia?
Anthemis plutonia
What type of plant is Anthemis plutonia?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant
Where is Anthemis plutonia found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,