Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
styriaca
ID:
5987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saukel & Danihelka

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005316

Common Names

  • Achillea Styriaca
  • Styrian Yarrow
  • Styrian Achillea

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Synonyms

  • Achillea distans styriaca Saukel & Langer [unknown]

Description

Achillea styriaca (also called Styrian Yarrow, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to central and southeastern Europe. It has small, white flowers with five petals and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea styriaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea styriaca has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea styriaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Achillea styriaca

Achillea styriaca is native to Europe and Asia.

Achillea styriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea styriaca?

Achillea styriaca

What is the natural habitat of Achillea styriaca?

Achillea styriaca is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

What are the common uses of Achillea styriaca?

Achillea styriaca is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

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-105122: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Saukel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saukel' in the authors string.
Jiří Danihelka (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danihelka' in the authors string.