Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
132468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Tanaceteen : 59 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131797



Common Names

  • Tanacetum Sericeum
  • Silky Tansy
  • Silver Tansy


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Synonyms

  • Matricaria sericea Poir. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum sericeum Adams [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum sericeum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum sericeum sericeum [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum argenteum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum argenteum Willd. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum tournefortii Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum sericeum (also called 'Silver Tansy', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as a groundcover.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum sericeum is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum sericeum is yellow and has a daisy-like form. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum sericeum is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Tanacetum sericeum

Tanacetum sericeum can be found in Europe, North America, and some parts of Asia.

Tanacetum sericeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum sericeum?

Tanacetum sericeum

What is the family of Tanacetum sericeum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tanacetum sericeum?

Silky tansy

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