Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceretanica
ID:
94187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sennen) I.Soriano

Source:
gcc

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 35(e008): 2 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093516

Common Names

  • Achillea ceretanica
  • Cretan Yarrow
  • Cretan Milfoil

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Description

Achillea ceretanica (also called Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea ceretanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea ceretanica has yellow flowers that have a flat-topped cluster of small ray flowers and a center of disc flowers. The seeds are small, black, and have a slightly curved shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea ceretanica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Achillea ceretanica

Achillea ceretanica is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Achillea ceretanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea ceretanica?

Achillea ceretanica

What is the common name of Achillea ceretanica?

Ceretan Yarrow

Where is Achillea ceretanica native to?

Europe

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

Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
I. Soriano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Soriano' in the authors string.