Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Wagner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 285 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125486
Common Names
- Thessalian Yarrow
- Yarrow
- Thessalian Achillea
Description
Achillea thessalica (also called Greek yarrow, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea thessalica is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal herb for treating wounds and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea thessalica has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea thessalica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Achillea thessalica
Achillea thessalica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Achillea thessalica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea thessalica?
Achillea thessalica
What is the common name of Achillea thessalica?
Thessalian Yarrow
What is the habitat of Achillea thessalica?
It is found in dry open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides
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,