Status:
valid
Authors:
Halácsy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien lxi 243. 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021745
Common Names
- Kerner's Yarrow
- Kerner's Achillea
- Achillea kerneri
Description
Achillea kerneri (also called Kerner's Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a single stem with alternate, pinnately-lobed leaves. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea kerneri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea kerneri is a yellow-white color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea kerneri is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Achillea kerneri
Achillea kerneri can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Achillea kerneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea kerneri?
Achillea kerneri
What is the common name of Achillea kerneri?
Kerner's Yarrow
What is the natural habitat of Achillea kerneri?
It is native to Europe and Asia
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,