Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thracica
ID:
26499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. (1891) 264.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025828

Common Names

  • Achillea thracica
  • Thracian Yarrow
  • Thracian Milfoil

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Description

Achillea thracica (also called Thrace yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea thracica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea thracica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea thracica is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the root clump in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Achillea thracica

Achillea thracica is found in the Mediterranean region.

Achillea thracica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea thracica?

Achillea thracica

What is the common name of Achillea thracica?

Thracian Yarrow

What is the natural habitat of Achillea thracica?

It is found in the mountains of Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey

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