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Blue Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Least Concern

About

The Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a species in the genus Matricaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manzanilla
French camomille allemande
German Kamille
Portuguese camomila

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Chamomile?
The scientific name of Blue Chamomile is Matricaria chamomilla. It belongs to the genus Matricaria.
What is the conservation status of Blue Chamomile?
Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Blue Chamomile live?
Blue Chamomile is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica.
What family does Blue Chamomile belong to?
Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) belongs to the genus Matricaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Blue Chamomile endangered?
No, Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blue Chamomile belong to?
Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Blue Chamomile?
The closest relatives of Blue Chamomile in the genus Matricaria include Disc Mayweed.

Native Range — 24 Countries

Genus Matricaria — 2 Species

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Blue Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
LC
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Disc Mayweed
Matricaria discoidea
NE

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