Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 898 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033807
Common Names
- Ptarmica
- Ptarmica Yarrow
- Ptarmica Achillea
Synonyms
- Achillea sylvestris Gray [unknown]
- Achillea ptarmica ptarmica [unknown]
- Achillea ptarmica ptarmica [unknown]
Description
Achillea ptarmica (also called 'Sneezewort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea ptarmica is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Achillea ptarmica sub. macrocephala (Rupr.) Heimerl
Achillea ptarmica sub. ptarmica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea ptarmica is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea ptarmica is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 90 cm. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Achillea ptarmica
Achillea ptarmica is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Achillea ptarmica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea ptarmica?
Achillea ptarmica
What type of plant is Achillea ptarmica?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Achillea ptarmica found?
It is found in 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,