Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
85579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ehrend. & Y.P.Guo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35(1): 50 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084908

Common Names

  • Achillea maritima
  • Sea Yarrow
  • Coastal Yarrow

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Synonyms

  • Diotis maritima (L.) Desf. ex Cass. [unknown]
  • Dicoma candidissima Desf. [unknown]

Description

Achillea maritima (also called 'Sea Yarrow', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea maritima is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea maritima sub. maritima
Achillea maritima sub. atlantica (Chrtek & B.Slavík) Ehrend. & Y.P.Guo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea maritima has yellow flowers with five petals and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea maritima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Achillea maritima

Achillea maritima can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and India.

Achillea maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea maritima?

Achillea maritima

What type of plant is Achillea maritima?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Achillea maritima native to?

Europe

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-41334: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Yan Ping Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Guo' in the authors string.