Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distans
ID:
133361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2207 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132690

Common Names

  • Yarrow
  • Common Yarrow
  • Gordaldo

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Description

Achillea distans (also called Yarrow, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea distans is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea distans sub. distans
Achillea distans sub. alpina (Rochel) Soó
Achillea distans sub. stricta Janch.
Achillea distans sub. tanacetifolia (Fiori) Janch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea distans has small, white flowers, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea distans is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Achillea distans

Achillea distans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Achillea distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea distans?

Achillea distans

What is the common name of Achillea distans?

Distant Yarrow

What is the family of Achillea distans?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93527: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.