Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
21221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 13. (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020550



Common Names

  • Formosa Yarrow
  • Formosa Achillea
  • Formosa Milfoil


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Synonyms

  • Anacyclus membranaceus Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Leucocyclus formosus formosus [unknown]

Description

Achillea formosa (also called 'Beautiful Yarrow', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has small, feathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea formosa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea formosa sub. amanica (Rech.f.) Ehrend. & Y.P.Guo
Achillea formosa sub. formosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea formosa is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea formosa is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Achillea formosa

Achillea formosa is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region.

Achillea formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea formosa?

Achillea formosa

What is the common name of Achillea formosa?

Formosa Yarrow

What is the natural habitat of Achillea formosa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-119873: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.