Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Schmidt) Pobed.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 346 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007796
Common Names
- Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum
- Square-fruited Mayweed
- Square-fruited Chamomile
Synonyms
- Chamaemelum tetragonospermum F.Schmidt [unknown]
- Matricaria tetragonosperma (F.Schmidt) Hara & Kitam. [unknown]
- Tripleurospermum ambiqua Maxim. ex Komar. [unknown]
Description
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum (also called Square-seeded Mayweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers disturbed habitats and can be found in fields, roadsides, and waste areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum is a small, yellow, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, four-angled seed. The seedlings are small, with four-angled leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum is a hardy, drought-resistant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum?
Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum
What is the common name of Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum?
Four-angled Mayweed
What is the natural habitat of Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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,