Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgare
ID:
115183

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 844 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114512



Common Names

  • Tanacetum vulgare
  • Common Tansy
  • Garden Tansy


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum umbellatum Vell. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum crispum Steud. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum vulgare (L.) Bernh. [illegitimate]
  • Tanacetum vulgare crispum L. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum vulgare vulgare [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum tanacetum Vis. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum vulgare Boiss. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum boreale Fisch. ex DC. [deprecated]
  • Chrysanthemum vulgare boreale (Fisch. ex DC.) Makino ex Makino & Nemoto [unknown]
  • Tanacetum vulgare boreale (Fisch. ex DC.) A [deprecated]
  • Tanacetum vulgare boreale (Fisch. ex DC.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Tanacetum vulgare boreale (Fisch. ex DC.) Kuvaev [deprecated]
  • Tanacetum vulgare boreale (Fisch. ex DC.) Trautv. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum vulgare vulgare [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum boreale B.Fedtsch. [illegitimate]
  • Chrysanthemum vulgare boreale (Fisch. ex DC.) Vorosch. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum vulgare (also called Common tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has fern-like leaves and bright yellow flower heads. It typically grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum vulgare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tanacetum vulgare sub. vulgare
Tanacetum vulgare sub. siculum (Guss.) Raimondo & Spadaro

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanacetum vulgare has yellow flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum vulgare is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Tanacetum vulgare

Tanacetum vulgare is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Tanacetum vulgare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum vulgare?

Tanacetum vulgare

What is the family of Tanacetum vulgare?

Asteraceae

Where is Tanacetum vulgare found?

It is found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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