Status:
valid
Authors:
All.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1773
Citation Micro:
Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. : 17 (1773)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095159
Common Names
- Achillea Erba-rotta
- Yarrow
- Common Yarrow
Synonyms
- Ptarmica erba-rotta (All.) DC. [unknown]
- Ptarmica herba-rota DC. [unknown]
- Achillea erba-rotta erba-rotta [unknown]
Description
Achillea erba-rotta (also called Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea erba-rotta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Achillea erba-rotta sub. moschata (Wulfen) I.Richardson
Achillea erba-rotta sub. erba-rotta
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea erba-rotta is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea erba-rotta is a hardy perennial that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. The divisions should be spaced 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Achillea erba-rotta
Achillea erba-rotta can be found in Europe, particularly in the countries of France, Germany, and Italy.
Achillea erba-rotta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea erba-rotta?
Achillea erba-rotta
What is the common name of Achillea erba-rotta?
Erba-rotta
What is the family of Achillea erba-rotta?
Asteraceae
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,