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anacyclus

Scientific Name: Anacyclus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Anacyclus pyrethrum

Anacyclus pyrethrum, commonly known as pellitory, Spanish chamomile, or Mount Atlas daisy, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant forms a low mat of very fine, ferny grey-green leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant forms a low mat of very fine, ferny grey-green leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anacyclus pyrethrum
  • Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
  • Synonyms:
    • A. officinarum Hayne
    • Anacyclus depressus Maire
    • Anacyclus freynii Porta & Rigo ex Willk
    • Anacyclus tomentosus D.C. (synonym of Anacyclus radiatus)
  • Common Names: Pellitory, Spanish chamomile, Mount Atlas daisy, Akarkara
  • Indian Name: Akarakarabha, Akarkara (Sanskrit)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to southern and western Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
  • Anacyclus ciliatus is endemic to Azerbaijan, specifically the Caucasus Biodiversity Hotspot.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial plant growing to 0.3 meters (1 foot) in height and width.
  • Forms a low mat of very fine, ferny grey-green leaves.
  • Produces short stems of white daisies in late spring.
  • Hardy to zone (UK) 6.

Traditional Uses

  • In Ayurveda, Anacyclus pyrethrum (Akarkara) is used as an aphrodisiac to enhance male vitality and virility, and as a brain tonic.
  • The roots of Anacyclus pyrethrum have been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine.
  • Historically used to relieve toothache.

Ecological Role

  • Suitable for rock gardens.

Interactions with other organisms

  • Effects of petroleum ether extract of Anacyclus pyrethrum DC. on sexual behavior in male rats have been studied.

Further Information

  • RHS: Find help &amp information on Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus flattened Alexander's foot.
  • Anacyclus Pyrethrum study
  • EOL: Explore what EOL knows about Anacyclus pyrethrum.
  • Wikimedia Commons: For more multimedia, look at Anacyclus on Wikimedia Commons.