Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brot.) Vasc.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Anais Inst. Vinho Porto n.° 20, 276 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063204
Common Names
- Chamaemelum fuscatum
- Brown Chamomile
- Fuscous Chamomile
Synonyms
- Maruta fuscata DC. [unknown]
- Perideraea fuscata Webb [unknown]
- Anthemis fuscata fuscata [unknown]
- Chamaemelum fuscatum fuscatum [unknown]
- Chamomilla fuscata Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Anthemis fuscata Brot. [unknown]
- Anthemis fallax Willd. [unknown]
- Anthemis fuscata minor Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
- Ormenis fuscata Sch.Bip. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Chamaemelum fuscatum minor (Hoffmanns. & Link) Benedí [unknown]
Description
Chamaemelum fuscatum (also called Brown Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaemelum fuscatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaemelum fuscatum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaemelum fuscatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in early spring or late summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and moisture for successful propagation.
Where to Find Chamaemelum fuscatum
Chamaemelum fuscatum can be found in Europe and parts of North Africa.
Chamaemelum fuscatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaemelum fuscatum?
Chamaemelum fuscatum
What is the common name of Chamaemelum fuscatum?
Dark-leaved Chamomile
What is the natural habitat of Chamaemelum fuscatum?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Chamaemelum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,