Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctatum
ID:
34995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desr.) Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 435 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034324



Common Names

  • Spotted Tansy
  • Spotted Tansy Aster
  • Spotted Tansy-aster


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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum palustre Willd. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum argyranthemoides (Boiss. & Kotschy ex Boiss.) Parsa [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum punctatum Sosn. ex Grossh. [unknown]
  • Matricaria punctata Desr. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum punctatum Bordz. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum punctatum (Desr.) Sosn. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum punctatum (Desr.) Bordz. ex Grossh. & Schischk. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum argyranthemoides Boiss. & Kotschy ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum argyranthemoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum punctatum (also called Spotted Tansy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum punctatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It has also been used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanacetum punctatum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum punctatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Tanacetum punctatum

Tanacetum punctatum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in parts of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

Tanacetum punctatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum punctatum?

Tanacetum punctatum

What are the common names of Tanacetum punctatum?

Common names of Tanacetum punctatum include Spotted Tansy and Spotted Feverfew.

What is the habitat of Tanacetum punctatum?

Tanacetum punctatum is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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-13318: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.