Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lycaonica
ID:
38006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 18 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037335

Common Names

  • Achillea lycaonica
  • Lycaonian Yarrow
  • Yarrow

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Synonyms

  • Achillea conferta lycaonica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Achillea lycaonica (also called Lycaonian Yarrow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Turkey and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea lycaonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea lycaonica has a yellow flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea lycaonica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Achillea lycaonica

Achillea lycaonica can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

Achillea lycaonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea lycaonica?

Achillea lycaonica

What type of plant is Achillea lycaonica?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Achillea lycaonica found?

It is found in Turkey

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-136106: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.