Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
achilleae
ID:
34299

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 51 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033628



Common Names

  • Achilles' Triptilion
  • Triptilion
  • Achilles' Triptilion


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Synonyms

  • Triptilion chilense Bertero ex DC. [unknown]
  • Triptilion tenuifolium Phil. [unknown]
  • Triptilion achilleae achilleae [unknown]
  • Triptilion euphrasioides Bertero ex DC. [unknown]
  • Triptilion dusenii O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Triptilion achilleae (also called Achillea's Triptilion, among many other common names) is an annual herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Triptilion achilleae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triptilion achilleae has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triptilion achilleae is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Triptilion achilleae

Triptilion achilleae is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Triptilion achilleae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triptilion achilleae?

Triptilion achilleae

What type of plant is Triptilion achilleae?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Triptilion achilleae?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,