Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
L.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Flora Pedemontana 1: 185
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005006
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chamomile
- Roman Chamomile
- Garden Chamomile
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chamaemelum nobile (also called Roman Chamomile, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, linear leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman chamomile, is used in teas, aromatherapy, and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in cosmetics and skincare products for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chamaemelum nobile has white flowers with five petals and a single row of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chamaemelum nobile is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chamaemelum nobile
                        
                            Chamaemelum nobile is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny grasslands and meadows.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chamaemelum nobile FAQ
                        
                            What is Chamaemelum nobile?
Chamaemelum nobile, also known as Roman chamomile, is an aromatic herb in the daisy family Asteraceae.
What are the benefits of Chamaemelum nobile?
Chamaemelum nobile has a variety of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and promoting relaxation.
How is Chamaemelum nobile used?
Chamaemelum nobile is commonly used in teas, tinctures, and topical applications for its medicinal properties.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chamaemelum genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,