Status:
valid
Authors:
Heldr. & Heimerl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 48: 161 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034202
Common Names
- Barbeyana Achillea
- Achillea Barbeyana
- Barbeyana Yarrow
Description
Achillea barbeyana (also called 'Barbey's Yarrow', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a single stem with several branches and is covered in small, white hairs. It has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea barbeyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea barbeyana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea barbeyana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Achillea barbeyana
Achillea barbeyana can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and in North Africa.
Achillea barbeyana FAQ
What is the growth habit of Achillea barbeyana?
Achillea barbeyana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
What is the flowering period of Achillea barbeyana?
Achillea barbeyana flowers from April to August.
What is the habitat of Achillea barbeyana?
Achillea barbeyana is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland.
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,