Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
127252

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.I.Orlova

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Murmansk. Obl. 5: 213, 426 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126581

Common Names

  • Meadow Yarrow
  • Achillea
  • Yarrow

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Description

Achillea apiculata (also called Apiculate Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and finely divided leaves. It has white or pink flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea apiculata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea apiculata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea apiculata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to give the remaining plants enough room to grow. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly. To propagate by division, the plants should be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Achillea apiculata

Achillea apiculata is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Achillea apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea apiculata?

Achillea apiculata

What is the family of Achillea apiculata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Achillea apiculata?

Apiculate 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87605: Based on the initial data import
Nina Ivanovna Orlova (1921-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.I.Orlova' in the authors string.