Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
86602

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 131 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085931



Common Names

  • Little Tansy
  • Small-Leaved Tansy
  • Mountain Tansy


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum microphyllum (DC.) Caball. [unknown]
  • Vogtia microphylla (DC.) Oberpr. & Sonboli [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum microphyllum (also called 'Small-leaved Tansy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanacetum microphyllum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum microphyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Tanacetum microphyllum

Tanacetum microphyllum can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Texas.

Tanacetum microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum microphyllum?

Tanacetum microphyllum

What is the common name of Tanacetum microphyllum?

Small-leaved Tansy

What is the family of Tanacetum microphyllum?

Asteraceae

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,