Status:
valid
Authors:
Nyár.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Bull. Stint. Acad. Republ. Popul. Romine, Sect. Biol. Sci., 7: 226. 1955 ; et in Rev. Biol., Roumaine, i. No. 2, 35 (1956).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085125
Common Names
- Coziana Achillea
- Coziana Yarrow
- Desert Yarrow
Description
Achillea coziana (also called Cozian Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a basal rosette of leaves. Its leaves are lanceolate and have dentate margins. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea coziana is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea coziana is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea coziana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Once established, Achillea coziana requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Achillea coziana
Achillea coziana can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus Mountains.
Achillea coziana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Achillea coziana?
Achillea coziana is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Achillea coziana prefer?
Achillea coziana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Achillea coziana?
Achillea coziana prefers temperatures between 10-20°C (50-68°F).
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,