Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
71260

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27395: Based on the initial data import
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Johannes Becker (1769-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becker' in the authors string.