Status:
valid
Authors:
Heimerl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Flora 66: 389 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133316
Common Names
- Achillea Ledebourii
- Ledebour's Yarrow
- Mountain Yarrow
Synonyms
- Ptarmica ledebourii (Heimerl) Myrzakulov [unknown]
- Ptarmica ledebourii (Heimerl) Klokov & Krytzka [unknown]
- Achillea impatiens ledebourii (Heimerl) Heimerl [unknown]
Description
Achillea ledebourii (also called Ledebour's yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It has a short stem and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea ledebourii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea ledebourii is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea ledebourii is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Achillea ledebourii
Achillea ledebourii is native to the steppes of Central Asia, including parts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Achillea ledebourii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea ledebourii?
Achillea ledebourii
What is the family of Achillea ledebourii?
Asteraceae
Where is Achillea ledebourii found?
Central Asia
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,