Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambrosiaca
ID:
135891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 276 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135220

Common Names

  • Achillea Ambrosiaca
  • Ambrosia Yarrow
  • Sweet Yarrow

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Synonyms

  • Achillea olympica (Heimerl) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Ptarmica ambrosiaca Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Ptarmica olympica Heimerl ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Achillea erba-rotta olympica (Heimerl) I.Richardson [unknown]
  • Achillea moschata olympica Heimerl [unknown]

Description

Achillea ambrosiaca (also called 'Ambrosia Yarrow', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and a low-growing, spreading habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea ambrosiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea ambrosiaca is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea ambrosiaca can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Achillea ambrosiaca

Achillea ambrosiaca is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed areas.

Achillea ambrosiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea ambrosiaca?

Achillea ambrosiaca

What is the common name of Achillea ambrosiaca?

Ambrosiaca

What is the natural habitat of Achillea ambrosiaca?

It is found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95974: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.