Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clypeolata
ID:
78616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 2(1): 193 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077945

Common Names

  • Clypeolate Yarrow
  • Shield Yarrow
  • Shieldleaf Yarrow

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Description

Achillea clypeolata (also called round-headed yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats. It has white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea clypeolata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea clypeolata has yellow flowers, small, brown, ribbed seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea clypeolata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Achillea clypeolata

Achillea clypeolata is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Achillea clypeolata FAQ

What are the characteristics of Achillea clypeolata?

Achillea clypeolata is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes with a pappus.

What is the habitat of Achillea clypeolata?

Achillea clypeolata is found in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

What is the distribution of Achillea clypeolata?

Achillea clypeolata is native to Europe and North Africa, but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America.

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,