Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycephala
ID:
28626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 129 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027955

Common Names

  • Achillea pachycephala
  • Yarrow
  • Common Yarrow

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Description

Achillea pachycephala (also called White Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea pachycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea pachycephala is yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea pachycephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Achillea pachycephala

Achillea pachycephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Achillea pachycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea pachycephala?

Achillea pachycephala

What is the common name of Achillea pachycephala?

Thick-headed yarrow

What is the habitat of Achillea pachycephala?

Achillea pachycephala is found in dry, open woodlands, chaparral, and grasslands.

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