Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1783
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 26 (1783)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132824
Common Names
- Achillea tenuifolia
- Slender Yarrow
- Slenderleaf Yarrow
Synonyms
- Achillea kermanica Gand. [unknown]
- Anthemis caespitosa Herbich [unknown]
- Achillea tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
- Achillea santolina L. [unknown]
- Ptarmica tenuifolia Schur [unknown]
- Anthemis tenuifolia Schur [unknown]
- Achillea krascheninnikovii Afanassiev [unknown]
- Anthemis pseudoatrata Schur [unknown]
- Achillea microloba DC. [unknown]
Description
Achillea tenuifolia (also called 'Slender Yarrow', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea tenuifolia is a wildflower that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Achillea tenuifolia flower has small yellow petals that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea tenuifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Achillea tenuifolia
Achillea tenuifolia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Achillea tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea tenuifolia?
Achillea tenuifolia
What is the family of Achillea tenuifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Achillea tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved Yarrow
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,