Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
millefolium
ID:
42768

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 899 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042097

Common Names

  • Yarrow
  • Common Yarrow
  • Millefolium

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Synonyms

  • Achillea palmeri Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium scabra (Host) J.Weiss [unknown]
  • Achillea rosea Desf. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium litoralis Ehrend. ex Nobs [unknown]
  • Achillea cristata hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea subalpina Greene [unknown]
  • Achillea scabra Host [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium roseiflora B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea lanata Lam. [unknown]
  • Achillea nabelekii Heimerl ex Nábělek [unknown]
  • Millefolium officinale Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Achillea crustata (Rochel) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Achillea fusca Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea haenkeana Tausch [unknown]
  • Achillea pacifica Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium millefolium [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium rubicunda Farw. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum tanacetifolium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Achillea dentifera Rchb. [unknown]
  • Achillea puberula Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea rosea Desf. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Achillea virgata hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea sylvatica Becker [unknown]
  • Santolina millefolium Baill. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium rosea E.L.Rand & Redfield [illegitimate]
  • Achillea ossica K.Koch [unknown]
  • Achillea pecten-veneris Pollard [unknown]
  • Achillea subhirsuta Gilib. [unknown]
  • Achillea magna All. [unknown]
  • Achillea lanata Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Achillea collina × A.millefolium [unknown]
  • Achillea sordida (W.D.J.Koch) Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
  • Achillea albicaulis C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Achillea laxiflora A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Achillea ambigua Boiss. [unknown]
  • Achillea megacephala Raup [unknown]
  • Achillea cuspidata Wall. [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis fusca (Rydb.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Achillea nigrescens Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea ochroleuca Eichw. [unknown]
  • Achillea californica Pollard [unknown]
  • Achillios millefoliatus St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum tomentosum (L.) E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]
  • Achillea tenuis Schur [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium rhodantha Lepage [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium iserana Hayek [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium pacifica G.N.Jones [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis Bong. [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa lanulosa [unknown]
  • Achillea magna magna [unknown]
  • Achillea aspleniifolia aspleniifolia [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea setacea [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea setacea [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis borealis [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa lanulosa [unknown]
  • Achillea gigantea Pollard [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium balearica Sennen [unknown]
  • Achillea marginata Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Achillea submillefolium Klokov & Krytzka [unknown]
  • Achillea occidentalis Raf. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea magna L. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium aspleniifolia Farw. [unknown]
  • Achillea tenuifolia albicaulis (C.A.Mey.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium borealis (Bong.) Breitung [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium dipetala Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea intermedia Schleich. [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium millefolium [unknown]
  • Achillea ambigua Pollini [unknown]
  • Achillea pseudotanacetifolia Wierzb. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Achillea eradiata Piper [unknown]
  • Achillea occidentalis (DC.) Raf. ex Rydb. [deprecated]
  • Achillea millefolium puberula (Rydb.) Nobs in Ferris [deprecated]
  • Achillea millefolium sordida W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Alitubus millefolium Dulac [unknown]
  • Achillea tanacetifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Achillea crispa Lam. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium gigantea (Pollard) Nobs in Ferris [unknown]
  • Achillea alpicola (Rydb.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea polyphylla Schleich. ex W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Achillea nabelekii Heimerl [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium pallidotegula B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea aspleniifolia Vent. [unknown]
  • Achillea compacta Lam. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium asplenifolia (Vent.) J.Weiss [unknown]
  • Achillea crassifolia Dietr. ex Colla [unknown]
  • Achillea tenuifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium arenicola (A.Heller) Nobs in Ferris [unknown]
  • Ptarmica borealis DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium parviligula B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea angustissima Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium rubra Sadler [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium megacephala (Raup) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium atrotegula B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium fusca G.N.Jones [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium gigantea (Pollard) Nobs [deprecated]
  • Achillea borealis borealis [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium lanulosa (Nutt.) Piper [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium occidentalis (DC.) Hyl. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium fulva B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa alpicola (Rydb.) D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium russeolata B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa eradiata (Piper) M.Peck [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium occidentalis DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium alpicola (Rydb.) Garrett [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium lanulosa (Nutt.) Piper [unknown]
  • Achillea aspleniifolia luxurians Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium compacta (Lam.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium borealis Farw. [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa megacephala Argus [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis californica (Pollard) D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium lobata Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium parvula B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis arenicola (A.Heller) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium spathulata Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea Schwein. [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa arachnoidea Lunell [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa alpicola Rydb. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium arenicola (A.Heller) Ferris [deprecated]
  • Achillea borealis borealis [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium nigrescens E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis californica (Pollard) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium lanata W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa lanulosa [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium dissecta Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis arenicola (A.Heller) D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium rosea Gray [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium crustata Rochel [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium maritima Jeps. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium iserana Podp. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium californica (Pollard) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium colliniformis Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium millefolium [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa rubicunda Farw. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium albiflora Dabrowska [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium roseoides Breitung [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium californica H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium discolor B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Achillea lanata Spreng. ex Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Achillea albida Willd. [unknown]
  • Achillea bicolor Wender. [unknown]
  • Millefolium vulgare Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Achillea coronopifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Achillea laxiflora Pollard & Cockerell [unknown]
  • Achillea pratensis Saukel & R.Länger [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium puberula (Rydb.) Nobs in Ferris [unknown]
  • Achillea tomentosa Pursh [illegitimate]
  • Achillea gracilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Achillea anethifolia Fisch. ex Herder [unknown]
  • Achillea arenicola A.Heller [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolilium E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Achillea magna Haenke [unknown]
  • Achillea crassifolia hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Achillea dentifera DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea Sultwein. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum millefolium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium pseudopannonica Pamp. [unknown]
  • Achillea borealis typica D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Achillea lanulosa typica D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium parviligulata Farw. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium gracilis (Raf.) Raf. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium sylvatica Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium purpurea Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium densiloba P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Achillea aspleniifolia hungaricum Dabrowska [unknown]

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.

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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,

References