Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 899 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042097
Common Names
- Yarrow
- Common Yarrow
- Millefolium
Description
Achillea millefolium (also called common yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas at elevations of 0-2,000 m. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea millefolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-diabetic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Achillea millefolium sub. sudetica (Opiz) Oborny
Achillea millefolium sub. alpestris (Wimm., Günther & Grab.) Gremli
Achillea millefolium sub. collina (Wirtg.) Oborny
Achillea millefolium sub. ceretanica (Sennen) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Achillea millefolium sub. stricta (Schleich. ex Heimerl) Hyl.
Achillea millefolium sub. elbursensis Hub.-Mor.
Achillea millefolium sub. chitralensis Hub.-Mor.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea millefolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea millefolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Achillea millefolium
Achillea millefolium is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in meadows and pastures.
Achillea millefolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea millefolium?
Achillea millefolium
What is the common name of Achillea millefolium?
Common yarrow
What type of plant is Achillea millefolium?
Perennial herb
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,