Tanacetum paradoxum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
134228
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins xxii. 46 (1907).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133557
Common Names
- Paradoxical Tansy
- Tanacetum paradoxum
- Tansy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tanacetum paradoxum (also called Paradoxical Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum paradoxum has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tanacetum paradoxum is a yellow-green disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a short beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum paradoxum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and fertilize it once a month. The plant will bloom in late summer and early autumn.
Where to Find Tanacetum paradoxum
Tanacetum paradoxum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Tanacetum paradoxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanacetum paradoxum?
Tanacetum paradoxum
What is the common name of Tanacetum paradoxum?
Paradoxical tansy
What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum paradoxum?
Tanacetum paradoxum is found in the Mediterranean region of 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94358: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.