Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maura
ID:
31059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1927, xviii. 150.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030388

Common Names

  • Mountain Everlasting
  • Achillea maura
  • Maura Achillea

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Description

Achillea maura (also called Yarrow, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white-pink flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. Native to Europe, it is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea maura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea maura has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea maura is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is relatively low maintenance. Propagation by seed is best done in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The clumps of plants should be divided and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Achillea maura

Achillea maura is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Achillea maura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea maura?

Achillea maura

What is the common name of Achillea maura?

Mountain Yarrow

Where is Achillea maura found?

Achillea maura is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of 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,

References