Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
34402

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 899 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033731

Common Names

  • Achillea
  • Alpina
  • Achillea Alpina

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Synonyms

  • Achillea sibirica Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Ptarmica sibirica Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Achillea sibirica Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Achillea sinensis Heimerl [unknown]
  • Achillea alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Achillea sibirica sibirica [unknown]
  • Achillea sibirica mongolica (Fisch. ex Spreng.) Heimerl [unknown]
  • Ptarmica mongolica (Fisch. ex Spreng.) DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea mongolica Fisch. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ptarmica alpina DC. [unknown]

Description

Achillea alpina (also called Alpine Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Alps and is found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea alpina sub. japonica (Heimerl) Kitam.
Achillea alpina sub. alpina
Achillea alpina sub. subcartilaginea (Heim.) Kitam.
Achillea alpina sub. pulchra (Koidz.) Kitam.
Achillea alpina sub. camtschatica (Heimerl) Kitam.
Achillea alpina sub. multiflora (Hook.) D.F.Murray & Elven
Achillea alpina sub. rhodoptarmica (Nakai) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea alpina is a small yellow-green disc flower, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea alpina is a perennial herb native to the Alps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Achillea alpina

Achillea alpina is native to the alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and alpine pastures.

Achillea alpina FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Achillea alpina?

Achillea alpina is typically found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the Himalayas.

What is the average height of Achillea alpina?

Achillea alpina typically grows to a height of between 30 and 60 cm.

What is the flowering period of Achillea alpina?

Achillea alpina typically flowers between June and August.

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,

References