Status:
valid
Authors:
Vacc.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Vasc. Vall. Aoste 399. 1904 ; Fedde, Repert. Nov. Sp. viii. 363
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089492
Common Names
- Correvon's Yarrow
- Achillea correvoniana
- Correvon's Achillea
Description
Achillea correvoniana (also called Correvon's Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea correvoniana is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achillea correvoniana has yellow flowers with a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea correvoniana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Achillea correvoniana
Achillea correvoniana is found in the Alps and Pyrenees.
Achillea correvoniana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Achillea correvoniana?
Achillea correvoniana is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Achillea correvoniana?
Achillea correvoniana is an upright perennial with a clumping habit.
What are the flowers of Achillea correvoniana like?
The flowers of Achillea correvoniana are white or pink, with a yellow center.
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,