Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 73 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006142
Common Names
- Sieheana Yarrow
- Sieheana Achillea
- Sieheana Milfoil
Description
Achillea sieheana (also called Siehe's Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 30-50 cm and has white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea sieheana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea sieheana has white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea sieheana is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought once established.
Where to Find Achillea sieheana
Achillea sieheana is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Achillea sieheana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea sieheana?
Achillea sieheana
What is the common name of Achillea sieheana?
Siehe's Yarrow
What type of plant is Achillea sieheana?
Herbaceous perennial
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,