Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achilleoides
ID:
26303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 256 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025632



Common Names

  • Villanova Achilleoides
  • Achilleoides Villanova
  • Achilleoides Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vasquezia achilleoides Rydb. [unknown]
  • Unxia achillioides Less. [unknown]

Description

Villanova achilleoides (also called Wild Chamomile, Wild Chamomile Daisy, and Wild Chamomile Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Villanova achilleoides is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villanova achilleoides has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villanova achilleoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Villanova achilleoides

Villanova achilleoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Villanova achilleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villanova achilleoides?

Villanova achilleoides

What is the common name of Villanova achilleoides?

Achillea-like Villanova

What is the natural habitat of Villanova achilleoides?

Grassy areas

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