Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Duman
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 11: 319 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021401
Common Names
- Achillea milliana
- Yarrow
- Common Yarrow
Description
Achillea milliana (also called yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea milliana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea milliana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea milliana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be watered regularly and kept free of weeds. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the shrub.
Where to Find Achillea milliana
Achillea milliana is found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Achillea milliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea milliana?
Achillea milliana
What is the common name of Achillea milliana?
Millefolium
What is the habitat of Achillea milliana?
Achillea milliana is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,