Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elongatum
ID:
77652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 89: 337 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076981



Common Names

  • Tripleurospermum elongatum
  • Elongated Mayweed
  • Long-leaved Mayweed


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Synonyms

  • Chamaemelum colchicum Manden. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum elongatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Matricaria elongata Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Matricaria colchica (Manden.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Tanacetum elongatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum elongatum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Tripleurospermum colchicum (Manden.) Pobed. [unknown]

Description

Tripleurospermum elongatum (also called 'Elongated Mayweed' and 'Mayweed', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with a small, white flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tripleurospermum elongatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tripleurospermum elongatum is a yellow-green inflorescence, with the seed being a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripleurospermum elongatum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into the garden or a larger pot. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump in spring.

Where to Find Tripleurospermum elongatum

Tripleurospermum elongatum is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Tripleurospermum elongatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripleurospermum elongatum?

Tripleurospermum elongatum

What is the common name of Tripleurospermum elongatum?

Elongated Mayweed

What is the natural habitat of Tripleurospermum elongatum?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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-3362: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.