Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aurea
ID:
36660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loefl.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 8: 369 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035989



Common Names

  • Litsea whiteana
  • Litsea whitana
  • Litsea whitiana


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis aurea Webb ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cotulina aurea Pomel [unknown]
  • Cotula pubescens Viv. ex Coss. [unknown]
  • Chamomilla aurea coronata Coss. & Kralik [unknown]
  • Chamomilla aurea aurea [unknown]
  • Matricaria aurea aurea [unknown]
  • Anacyclus aureus aureus [unknown]
  • Chamomilla aurea J.Gay [unknown]
  • Matricaria aurea calva Batt. [unknown]
  • Cotula aurea L. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum aureum Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
  • Perideraea aurea Willk. [unknown]
  • Lepidotheca aurea (Loefl.) Kovalevsk. [unknown]
  • Cenocline aurea K.Koch [unknown]
  • Anacyclus aureus Lam. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Matricaria complanata (Sm.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum aureum (Loefl.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cotula aurea Loefl. [unknown]
  • Chamomilla aurea (Loefl.) J.Gay ex Coss. & Kralik [unknown]

Description

Matricaria aurea (also called 'Golden Chamomile', among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. It has yellow flowers and finely divided, feathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Matricaria aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also for its medicinal properties to treat headaches, digestive issues, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matricaria aurea is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matricaria aurea is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Matricaria aurea

Matricaria aurea is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Matricaria aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matricaria aurea?

Matricaria aurea

What is the common name of Matricaria aurea?

Golden Chamomile

What is the family of Matricaria aurea?

Asteraceae

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,

References

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Pehr Löfling (1729-1756): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loefl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231828-1: Based on the initial data import