Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
callosum
ID:
37179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) E.Hossain

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036508



Common Names

  • Tripleurospermum
  • Mayweed
  • Stinking Mayweed


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Synonyms

  • Chamaemelum callosum Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]

Description

Tripleurospermum callosum (also called Rough Mayweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and scrublands at an elevation of 0 to 1,000 meters. It has alternate, oblong to lanceolate leaves that are 2 to 6 cm long and 1 to 3 cm wide. The flowers are small and white and the fruits are small, brownish-black achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Tripleurospermum callosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tripleurospermum callosum are small, yellow, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripleurospermum callosum is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn, or started indoors in pots. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants will flower from summer to autumn and should be deadheaded regularly to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Tripleurospermum callosum

Tripleurospermum callosum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Tripleurospermum callosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripleurospermum callosum?

Tripleurospermum callosum

What is the common name of Tripleurospermum callosum?

Callosum Mayweed

What type of plant is Tripleurospermum callosum?

Tripleurospermum callosum is an annual herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135306: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
A.B.M.Enayet Hossain (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Hossain' in the authors string.