Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rouy) Franco
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nova Fl. Portugal 2: 404, 570 (1984): (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000099119
Common Names
- Mountain Everlasting
- Mountain Tansy
- Gray Cudweed
Description
Tanacetum gracilicaule (also called Slender Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and alpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum gracilicaule is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanacetum gracilicaule has white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum gracilicaule is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should have at least two sets of leaves. Place the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted. Once they have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Tanacetum gracilicaule
Tanacetum gracilicaule is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Ankara, Konya, and Kayseri.
Tanacetum gracilicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanacetum gracilicaule?
Tanacetum gracilicaule
What is the common name of Tanacetum gracilicaule?
Gracilicaule Tanacetum
What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum gracilicaule?
Dry and semi-arid regions of South Africa
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,