Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinaicum
ID:
93960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fresen.) Delile ex K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 103 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093289



Common Names

  • Sinai Tansy
  • Sinai Feverfew
  • Tansy of Sinai


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum sinaicum Nábělek [unknown]
  • Tanacetum santolinoides (DC.) Feinbrun & Fertig [unknown]
  • Tanacetum sinaicum Delile ex DC. [unknown]
  • Santolina sinaica Fresen. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum santolinoides DC. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum sinaicum (also called Sinai tansy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with greyish-green leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Sinai Peninsula and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum sinaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum sinaicum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum sinaicum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Tanacetum sinaicum

Tanacetum sinaicum can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Tanacetum sinaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum sinaicum?

Tanacetum sinaicum

What is the common name of Tanacetum sinaicum?

Sinai Tansy

What is the natural habitat of Tanacetum sinaicum?

It is native to Sinai Peninsula

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-4951: Based on the initial data import
Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' in the authors string.