Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochroleuca
ID:
135726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 7: 166 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135055

Common Names

  • Ochroleuca Yarrow
  • Ochroleuca Achillea
  • Achillea Ochroleuca

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Synonyms

  • Achillea kitaibelliana Soó [unknown]
  • Ptarmica pectinata Schur [unknown]
  • Achillea ochroleuca ochroleuca [unknown]
  • Achillea pectinata Willd. [unknown]
  • Achillea ochroleuca Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]

Description

Achillea ochroleuca (also called Pale-Flowered Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flower heads and long, narrow leaves that are covered in white hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea ochroleuca has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and colds, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea ochroleuca var. parviflora Soó

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea ochroleuca has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea ochroleuca is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation by division is best done in spring or fall. Divide the clumps of plants, making sure to keep the roots intact, and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Achillea ochroleuca

Achillea ochroleuca can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.

Achillea ochroleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea ochroleuca?

Achillea ochroleuca

What is the common name of Achillea ochroleuca?

White Yarrow

What is the natural habitat of Achillea ochroleuca?

Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands

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