Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 900 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064304
Common Names
- Achillea aegyptiaca
- Egyptian Achillea
- Egyptian Yarrow
Synonyms
- Achillea pallida Salisb. [unknown]
- Achillea aegyptiaca aegyptiaca [unknown]
- Achillea aegyptiaca aegyptiaca [unknown]
- Achillea tournefortii DC. [unknown]
Description
Achillea aegyptiaca (also called 'Egyptian Yarrow', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long stem with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate and covered with soft hairs. It grows in open areas, including roadsides, and is often found in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea aegyptiaca has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea aegyptiaca is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea aegyptiaca is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Achillea aegyptiaca
Achillea aegyptiaca can be found in North Africa, including Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia.
Achillea aegyptiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea aegyptiaca?
Achillea aegyptiaca
What is the family of Achillea aegyptiaca?
Asteraceae
What are the common names of Achillea aegyptiaca?
Egyptian Yarrow
Species in the Achillea genus
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
Achillea stojanoffii,
Achillea setacea,
Achillea graja,
Achillea wagneri,
Achillea schneideri,
Achillea schmakovii,
Achillea phrygia,
Achillea claudio-politana,
Achillea griseo-virens,
Achillea gypsicola,
Achillea umbellata,
Achillea cretica,
Achillea ruscinonensis,
Achillea reichardtiana,
Achillea formosa,
Achillea chrysocoma,
Achillea milliana,
Achillea kerneri,
Achillea jaborneggi,
Achillea rupestris,
Achillea spinulifolia,
Achillea ketenoglui,
Achillea thracica,
Achillea barthiana,
Achillea sipikorensis,
Achillea subtaurica,
Achillea occulta,
Achillea chamaemelifolia,
Achillea valesiaca,
Achillea pachycephala,
Achillea vandasii,
Achillea ageratum,
Achillea getica,
Achillea santolinoides,
Achillea maura,
Achillea acuminata,
Achillea oligocephala,
Achillea kotschyi,
Achillea pseudodorata,
Achillea baldaccii,
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,