Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
123686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 87 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123015

Common Names

  • Aucher's Yarrow
  • Aucher's Achillea
  • Aucher's Milfoil

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Description

Achillea aucheri (also called Aucher's Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Iran and Turkey. It has finely divided, grey-green leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea aucheri sub. aucheri
Achillea aucheri sub. glabra Hub.-Mor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea aucheri is a yellow-green disc floret, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea aucheri is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Achillea aucheri

Achillea aucheri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry habitats. It is found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and France.

Achillea aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea aucheri?

Achillea aucheri

What is the common name of Achillea aucheri?

Aucher's yarrow

What is the natural habitat of Achillea aucheri?

Hillsides, meadows, and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84167: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.