Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1783
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 27 (1783)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041091
Common Names
- Achillea
- Filipendulina
- Achillea Filipendulina
Synonyms
- Achillea eupatorium M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Tanacetum angulatum Willd. [unknown]
- Achillea filicifolia M.Bieb. [unknown]
Description
Achillea filipendulina (also called Fern-leaf Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody base. Its leaves are alternate, oblong to lanceolate, and have a hairy texture. It has yellow flower heads with white rays and a yellow center. It grows in moist soils and is found in open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea filipendulina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for making herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea filipendulina has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a single head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea filipendulina is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Achillea filipendulina
Achillea filipendulina is found in the Mediterranean region.
Achillea filipendulina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea filipendulina?
Achillea filipendulina
What is the common name of Achillea filipendulina?
Fern-leaf yarrow
What is the natural habitat of Achillea filipendulina?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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,