Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 13 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096460
Common Names
- Achillea fragrantissima
- Sweet Yarrow
- Fragrant Yarrow
Synonyms
- Santolina simplicifolia L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
- Santolina fragrantissima Forssk. [unknown]
Description
Achillea fragrantissima (also called Fragrant Yarrow, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found on roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea fragrantissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and liver diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea fragrantissima has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea fragrantissima is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Achillea fragrantissima
Achillea fragrantissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Achillea fragrantissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea fragrantissima?
Achillea fragrantissima
What is the common name of Achillea fragrantissima?
Fragrant Yarrow
What is the natural habitat of Achillea fragrantissima?
Achillea fragrantissima is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies
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,