Status:
valid
Authors:
(Becker ex Rchb.f.) Heimerl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. [Kerner] 3: 116. 1883
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070589
Common Names
- Achillea collina
- Collina Yarrow
- Yarrow
Synonyms
- Achillea collina Becker ex Rchb. [unknown]
- Achillea collina collina [unknown]
- Achillea collina collina [unknown]
- Achillea millefolium collina (Becker ex Rchb.) Weiss [deprecated]
Description
Achillea collina (also called Mountain Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 15–60 cm and has a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are white, pink or red and are arranged in flat-topped clusters. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea collina is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea collina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Achillea collina
Achillea collina can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Achillea collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea collina?
Achillea collina
What is the common name of Achillea collina?
Mountain Yarrow
Where is Achillea collina 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,