Corymbflower tansy (Tanacetum corymbosum, Tanaceteen: 57 (1844))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: (L.) Sch.Bip.

Bibliography: Tanaceteen: 57 (1844)

Year: 1844

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Tanacetum

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to W. Siberia and N. Türkiye

Description

Corymbflower tansy, scientifically known as Tanacetum corymbosum, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. This species has a broad geographical range, extending from various regions in Europe and stretching into Western Siberia and Northern Türkiye.

Characterized by its corymb-like clusters of small, yellow flowers, Corymbflower tansy is easily distinguishable during its blooming season. These dense flower clusters are complemented by the plant’s finely divided, fern-like leaves, which are typical of many Asteraceae species. The plant generally thrives in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and roadside verges, where it enjoys full sunlight and well-drained soil.

Historically documented in literature as early as 1844 in “Tanaceteen,” Corymbflower tansy has been a subject of interest not just for botanists but also for herbalists, owing to its traditional uses. The genus name, Tanacetum, is derived from the Greek word ‘Athanasia’, which means ‘immortality,’ likely referencing the plant’s long-lasting nature when dried.

Botanical researchers and gardening enthusiasts often appreciate Corymbflower tansy for its robustness and ease of cultivation. In traditional European herbal medicine, various species of Tanacetum have been used for their purported medicinal properties, although specific uses for Tanacetum corymbosum are less documented compared to its relatives like T. vulgare.

Overall, Corymbflower tansy is a resilient and elegant plant that not only contributes to the biodiversity of temperate ecosystems but also offers interest to those involved in the study and cultivation of flora within the expansive Asteraceae family.

Common Names

Fin: aholeinikki, suolaleinikki, villaleinikki
Swe: backsmörblomma, bohusranunkel, borstsmörblomma, luddranunkel, renfanekrage, kvastprästkrage
Eng: corymbflower tansy, scentless feverfew
Deu: ebensträußige margerite, straußblütige wucherblume
Dan: kostblomstret matrem, kostblomstret okseøje, mangeblomstret ranunkel, skærm-okseøje, uldhåret ranunkel
Nor: krattsoleie, saltsoleie
Lit: skydinis skaistenis
Nob: skjermkrage
Nno: skjermkrage
Nld: tuilganzebloem
En: Corymbflower tansy, Scentless feverfew
Ca: Crisantem corimbós
Da: Kostblomstret matrem, Kostblomstret okseøje, Mangeblomstret Ranunkel, Skærm-okseøje, Uldhåret Ranunkel
Nl: Tuilganzebloem
Fi: Aholeinikki, Suolaleinikki, Villaleinikki
Fr: Chrysanthème en corymbes, Marguerite en corymbes, Tanaisie en corymbes, Tanaisie en corymbe, Chrysanthème en corymbe
De: Ebensträußige Margerite, Straußblütige Wucherblume, Busch-Margerite, Doldige Wucherblume, Ebensträußige Wucherblume, Strauß-Wucherblume, Straußblütige Margerite
It: Cota grande, Erba-amara dei boschi
Lt: Skydinis skaistenis
No: Krattsoleie, Saltsoleie
Nb: Skjermkrage
Nn: Skjermkrage
Sv: Backsmörblomma, Bohusranunkel, Borstsmörblomma, Luddranunkel, Renfanekrage, Kvastprästkrage

Synonyms

• Matricaria corymbosa ((L.) Desr.)
• Chamaemelum corymbosum ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Leucanthemum corymbosum ((L.) Gren. & Godr.)
• Chrysanthemum corymbosum (L.)
• Pontia corymbosa ((L.) Bubani)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Denmark (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by 1 (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by 1 (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by 1 (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jun 26, 2021 by claude lerat -gentet Mme (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 29, 2020 by hely (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 26, 2012 by parramon marta (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 28, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jun 2, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 27, 2022 by vero (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 15, 2022 by Lars Mannzen (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by abc d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 18, 2020 by MICHEL DUSSERE (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 20, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 4, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 20, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 20, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 28, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 2, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Oct 22, 2022 by Alexander Baransky (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 22, 2022 by Alexander Baransky (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 2, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 2, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2022 by Ismi Peco (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 9, 2021 by Савченко Никита (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 6, 2022 by Henryk Rozanski (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken May 15, 2012 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 15, 2012 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by abc d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 15, 1998 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 30, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3118216)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252281-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Tanacetum corymbosum (L.) Sch.Bip.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 6

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Soil nutriments: 4