Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Shih) K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 103 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012813
Common Names
- Tanacetum
- Feverfew
- Featherfoil
Description
Tanacetum petrareum (also called Rock Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, feathery leaves and tall, yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. It is found in rocky areas and along cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum petrareum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tanacetum petrareum is yellow, with a single head of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum petrareum is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tanacetum petrareum
Tanacetum petraeum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and open woodlands in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Tanacetum petrareum FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Tanacetum petrareum?
Tanacetum petrareum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
What is the size of Tanacetum petrareum?
Tanacetum petrareum is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height and 1m in width.
What is the flowering period of Tanacetum petrareum?
Tanacetum petrareum flowers from late spring to early summer, with its peak flowering period in late spring.
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.