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
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.
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 Villanova genus
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,