Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setacea
ID:
10542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 82 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009871

Common Names

  • Achillea Setacea
  • Setaceous Yarrow
  • Setacea Yarrow

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Synonyms

  • Achillea punctata Ten. [unknown]
  • Achillea crustata Schur [unknown]
  • Achillea salina Schur [unknown]
  • Achillea collina Schur ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Millefolium setaceum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Achillea odorata Wulfen [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium setacea (Waldst. & Kit.) Čelak. [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea dolopica Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Achillea millefolium setacea (Waldst. & Kit.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea salina Schur [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea brevifolia Rochel [unknown]
  • Achillea punctata Ten. ex Tchich. [unknown]
  • Achillea fililoba Freyn [unknown]
  • Achillea capillaris Poir. [unknown]
  • Achillea multifida Spruner ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Achillea dolopica Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Achillea setacea ramosa Dabrowska [unknown]

Description

Achillea setacea (also called Bristly Yarrow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea setacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea setacea has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea setacea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Achillea setacea

Achillea setacea can be found in Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.

Achillea setacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea setacea?

Achillea setacea

Where does Achillea setacea grow?

Achillea setacea is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the common name of Achillea setacea?

Achillea setacea is commonly known as '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-109561: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.