Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nobilis
ID:
93106

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 899 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092435

Common Names

  • Achillea Nobilis
  • Yerba de San Juan
  • Achillea Millefolium

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Synonyms

  • Achillea nobilis nobilis [unknown]

Description

Achillea nobilis (also called Noble Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea nobilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea nobilis sub. densissima (O.Schwarz ex Bässler) Hub.-Mor.
Achillea nobilis sub. neilreichii (A.Kern.) Velen.
Achillea nobilis sub. kurdica Hub.-Mor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea nobilis has small, white flowers that are clustered in flat-topped heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of finely divided leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea nobilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Achillea nobilis

Achillea nobilis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Achillea nobilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea nobilis?

Achillea nobilis

What is the family of Achillea nobilis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Achillea nobilis?

Noble Yarrow

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-48678: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.