Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
25565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Diss. de Achill. 51, t. 2, fig. 4. (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024894



Common Names

  • Tanacetum argenteum
  • Silver Tansy
  • Argentine Tansy


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Description

Tanacetum argenteum (also called Silver Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy areas and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum argenteum is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and liver diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food coloring.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tanacetum argenteum sub. flabellifolium (Boiss. & Heldr.) Grierson
Tanacetum argenteum sub. canum (K.Koch) Grierson
Tanacetum argenteum sub. argenteum
Tanacetum argenteum var. pumilum Grierson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanacetum argenteum has daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum argenteum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tanacetum argenteum

Tanacetum argenteum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Tanacetum argenteum FAQ

What is the common name of Tanacetum argenteum?

Silver tansy

What is the optimal temperature for Tanacetum argenteum?

Between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius

What is the ideal soil type for Tanacetum argenteum?

Well-drained, loamy soil

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-124048: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.