Status:
valid
Authors:
(Velen.) Stoj. & Acht.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 516 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137214
Common Names
- Roman Chamomile
- Rumelian Chamomile
- Chamomile
Synonyms
- Anthemis rumelica rumelica [unknown]
- Anthemis rumelica rumelica [unknown]
- Anthemis graveolens rumelica Velen. [unknown]
- Anthemis rumelica digitata Thin [unknown]
- Anthemis rumelica pallida Thin [unknown]
- Anthemis rumelica cana Thin [unknown]
Description
Anthemis rumelica (also called Rumelian Chamomile, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthemis rumelica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthemis rumelica is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthemis rumelica is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Anthemis rumelica
Anthemis rumelica is native to parts of the Middle East, including Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Anthemis rumelica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthemis rumelica?
Anthemis rumelica
What is the common name of Anthemis rumelica?
Roman Chamomile
What is the origin of Anthemis rumelica?
Europe
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,