Status:
valid
Authors:
Haenke ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 142 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133492
Common Names
- Tansy Plagiochelus
- Tansy Daisy
- Tansy Hawkweed
Description
Plagiocheilus tanacetoides (also called Tanacetum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiocheilus tanacetoides is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiocheilus tanacetoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiocheilus tanacetoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Plagiocheilus tanacetoides
Plagiocheilus tanacetoides is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Plagiocheilus tanacetoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiocheilus tanacetoides?
Plagiocheilus tanacetoides
What type of plant is Plagiocheilus tanacetoides?
It is an herbaceous perennial.
Where is Plagiocheilus tanacetoides native to?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Plagiocheilus 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,