Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
68803

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 335 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068132

Common Names

  • Achillea leptophylla
  • Slender-Leaved Yarrow
  • Silvery Yarrow

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Synonyms

  • Achillea leptophylla leptophylla [unknown]
  • Achillea leptophylla leptophylla [unknown]
  • Achillea leptophylla leptophylla [unknown]
  • Achillea spithamea spithamea [unknown]
  • Achillea spithamea major Batt. [unknown]
  • Achillea leptophylla major (Batt.) Maire [unknown]
  • Achillea leptophylla spithamaea (Coss. & Durieu) Maire [unknown]
  • Achillea leptophylla retezutensis Prodan [unknown]
  • Achillea taurica M.Bieb. [unknown]

Description

Achillea leptophylla (also called Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a wide variety of physical characteristics. It has white flowers with a single row of ray florets, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It typically grows in dry habitats such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea leptophylla is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea leptophylla has white flowers that are 2-3 cm wide with a single ring of white ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown achenes with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea leptophylla is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in the spring. It is also possible to propagate Achillea leptophylla by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Achillea leptophylla

Achillea leptophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Achillea leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea leptophylla?

Achillea leptophylla

What is the common name of Achillea leptophylla?

Slender-leaved yarrow

What is the growth habit of Achillea leptophylla?

It is a perennial herb with erect stems

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,