Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
akinfiewii
ID:
116902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.N.Alex.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 357 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116231



Common Names

  • Akinfiev's Tansy
  • Akinfiev Tansy
  • Akinfiev's Chamomile


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Description

Tanacetum akinfiewii (also called Akinfiew's tanacetum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a branched stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum akinfiewii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum akinfiewii is a yellow-orange, with a single yellow anther. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum akinfiewii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Tanacetum akinfiewii

Tanacetum akinfiewii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Tanacetum akinfiewii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum akinfiewii?

Tanacetum akinfiewii

What is the family of Tanacetum akinfiewii?

Asteraceae

Where is Tanacetum akinfiewii native to?

Central Asia

Species in the Tanacetum genus

Tanacetum odessanum, Tanacetum stoliczkae, Tanacetum achilleifolium, Tanacetum funkii, Tanacetum cadmeum, Tanacetum corymbosum, Tanacetum annuum, Tanacetum alyssifolium, Tanacetum munzurdaghensis, Tanacetum atkinsonii, Tanacetum tatsienense, Tanacetum musilii, Tanacetum tabrisianum, Tanacetum leptophyllum, Tanacetum petrareum, Tanacetum balsamita, Tanacetum uniflorum, Tanacetum porphyrostephanum, Tanacetum stapfianum, Tanacetum kaschgarianum, Tanacetum mucroniferum, Tanacetum tomentellum, Tanacetum hissaricum, Tanacetum vahlii, Tanacetum germanicopolitanum, Tanacetum paczoskii, Tanacetum bachtiaricum, Tanacetum albipannosum, Tanacetum kotschyi, Tanacetum tirinense, Tanacetum armenum, Tanacetum oxystegium, Tanacetum ghoratense, Tanacetum aucherianum, Tanacetum peucedanifolium, Tanacetum argenteum, Tanacetum macrophyllum, Tanacetum mikeschinii, Tanacetum cinerariifolium, Tanacetum praeteritum, Tanacetum haradjanii, Tanacetum zahlbruckneri, Tanacetum richterioides, Tanacetum tenuisectum, Tanacetum millefolium, Tanacetum alatavicum, Tanacetum cappadocicum, Tanacetum paleaceum, Tanacetum baltistanicum, Tanacetum corymbiforme,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77639: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Fiódor Alekséyenko (1882-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Alex.' in the authors string.