Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
millefolium
ID:
28794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 348 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028123

Common Names

  • Millefolium
  • Yarrow
  • Old Man's Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum millefolium (L.) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum millefoliatum L. [unknown]
  • Matricaria millefoliata Desr. [unknown]
  • Anthemis millefoliata Pall. [unknown]
  • Anthemis millefolia L. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum millefoliatum millefoliatum [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum millefoliatum Willd. [unknown]

Description

Tanacetum millefolium (also called Yarrow, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has feathery, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and is often used in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum millefolium has been used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in potpourri. It has also been used to make herbal teas and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanacetum millefolium has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum millefolium is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It grows to a height of 10-30cm and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tanacetum millefolium

Tanacetum millefolium is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Tanacetum millefolium FAQ

What is the growth rate of Tanacetum millefolium?

Tanacetum millefolium is a fast-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 30 cm per year.

What is the ideal soil type for Tanacetum millefolium?

Tanacetum millefolium prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Tanacetum millefolium need?

Tanacetum millefolium needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

Species in the Tanacetum genus

Tanacetum odessanum, Tanacetum stoliczkae, Tanacetum achilleifolium, Tanacetum funkii, Tanacetum cadmeum, Tanacetum corymbosum, Tanacetum annuum, Tanacetum alyssifolium, Tanacetum munzurdaghensis, Tanacetum atkinsonii, Tanacetum tatsienense, Tanacetum musilii, Tanacetum tabrisianum, Tanacetum leptophyllum, Tanacetum petrareum, Tanacetum balsamita, Tanacetum uniflorum, Tanacetum porphyrostephanum, Tanacetum stapfianum, Tanacetum kaschgarianum, Tanacetum mucroniferum, Tanacetum tomentellum, Tanacetum hissaricum, Tanacetum vahlii, Tanacetum germanicopolitanum, Tanacetum paczoskii, Tanacetum bachtiaricum, Tanacetum albipannosum, Tanacetum kotschyi, Tanacetum tirinense, Tanacetum armenum, Tanacetum oxystegium, Tanacetum ghoratense, Tanacetum aucherianum, Tanacetum peucedanifolium, Tanacetum argenteum, Tanacetum macrophyllum, Tanacetum mikeschinii, Tanacetum cinerariifolium, Tanacetum praeteritum, Tanacetum haradjanii, Tanacetum zahlbruckneri, Tanacetum richterioides, Tanacetum tenuisectum, Tanacetum millefolium, Tanacetum alatavicum, Tanacetum cappadocicum, Tanacetum paleaceum, Tanacetum baltistanicum, Tanacetum corymbiforme,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127181: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.