Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Lowland Iraq 629 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023903
Common Names
- Tripleurospermum Auriculatum
- Mayweed
- Stinking Chamomile
Synonyms
- Chamaemelum auriculatum Boiss. [unknown]
- Matricaria auriculata Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Tripleurospermum auriculatum (also called Common Mayweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, lobed leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tripleurospermum auriculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tripleurospermum auriculatum is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripleurospermum auriculatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tripleurospermum auriculatum
Tripleurospermum auriculatum can be found in dry meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Tripleurospermum auriculatum FAQ
What are the common names for Tripleurospermum auriculatum?
The common names for Tripleurospermum auriculatum are Ear-Leaved Mayweed and Ear-Leaved Chamomile.
What is the optimal temperature range for Tripleurospermum auriculatum?
The optimal temperature range for Tripleurospermum auriculatum is between 65-85°F.
What type of soil should be used for Tripleurospermum auriculatum?
Tripleurospermum auriculatum should be planted in well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
Species in the Tripleurospermum genus
Tripleurospermum microcephalum,
Tripleurospermum tempskyanum,
Tripleurospermum szovitsii,
Tripleurospermum conoclinum,
Tripleurospermum disciforme,
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum,
Tripleurospermum inodorum,
Tripleurospermum homogamum,
Tripleurospermum rosellum,
Tripleurospermum melanolepis,
Tripleurospermum baytopianum,
Tripleurospermum auriculatum,
Tripleurospermum breviradiatum,
Tripleurospermum hookeri,
Tripleurospermum subpolare,
Tripleurospermum rupestre,
Tripleurospermum hygrophilum,
Tripleurospermum callosum,
Tripleurospermum tenuifolium,
Tripleurospermum kotschyi,
Tripleurospermum maritimum,
Tripleurospermum parviflorum,
Tripleurospermum caucasicum,
Tripleurospermum elongatum,
Tripleurospermum heterolepis,
Tripleurospermum monticola,
Tripleurospermum fissurale,
Tripleurospermum decipiens,
Tripleurospermum anchialense,
Tripleurospermum froedinii,
Tripleurospermum microcephalum,
Tripleurospermum repens,
Tripleurospermum pichleri,
Tripleurospermum limosum,
Tripleurospermum disciformis,
Tripleurospermum grandiflorum,
Tripleurospermum transcaucasicum,
Tripleurospermum sannineum,
Tripleurospermum sevanense,
Tripleurospermum corymbosum,
Tripleurospermum ziganaense,
Tripleurospermum griersonii,
Tripleurospermum insularum,
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,