Status:
valid
Authors:
Kotschy.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Acad. Wien, Math.-Nat. 52(1): 255. 1866
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135534
Common Names
- Arabian Yarrow
- Yarrow
- Mountain Yarrow
Synonyms
- Achillea intermedia Freyn [unknown]
- Achillea biebersteinii Afan. [unknown]
- Achillea biebersteinii Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
- Achillea micrantha M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Achillea gerberi Willd. [illegitimate]
- Achillea setacea filifolia Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Achillea arabica (also called Arabian yarrow, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Middle East. It has feathery leaves and produces white flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea arabica is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea arabica is a perennial herb native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.
Where to Find Achillea arabica
Achillea arabica is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Achillea arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea arabica?
Achillea arabica
What is the common name of Achillea arabica?
Arabian yarrow
What is the natural habitat of Achillea arabica?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
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,