Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerariifolium
ID:
26370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Tanaceteen : 58 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025699



Common Names

  • Tanacetum cinerariifolium
  • Dusty Miller
  • Silver-dust


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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum cinerarifolium Trev. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum rigidum Vis. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum willemotii Duch. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum turreyanum Less. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum turreanum Vis. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium Vis. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum cinerariifolium (also called Dusty Miller, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and is evergreen. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum cinerariifolium is used as an insect repellent and has been used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanacetum cinerariifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum cinerariifolium is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Tanacetum cinerariifolium

Tanacetum cinerariifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and France.

Tanacetum cinerariifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum cinerariifolium?

Tanacetum cinerariifolium

What type of plant is Tanacetum cinerariifolium?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Tanacetum cinerariifolium found?

It is found in western and central Europe.

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