Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
31088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 15 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030417

Common Names

  • Yarrow
  • Milfoil
  • Nosebleed Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ptarmica acuminata Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Achillea ptarmica angustifolia Heimerl [unknown]
  • Achillea ptarmica acuminata (Ledeb.) Heimerl [unknown]

Description

Achillea acuminata (also called 'Toothed Yarrow', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea acuminata is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea acuminata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Achillea acuminata

Achillea acuminata is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Achillea acuminata FAQ

What is the growth rate of Achillea acuminata?

Achillea acuminata is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 1.5 m in height.

What is the ideal soil type for Achillea acuminata?

Achillea acuminata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Achillea acuminata?

Achillea acuminata prefers temperatures between 15-30°C.

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,

References