Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
18732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Prodr. ii. 192.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018061

Common Names

  • Umbellate Yarrow
  • Umbellate Achillea
  • Umbellate Milfoil

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Description

Achillea umbellata (also called Common Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea umbellata is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea umbellata sub. umbellata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Achillea umbellata has small, yellow flowers that form in flat-topped clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea umbellata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Achillea umbellata

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

Achillea umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea umbellata?

Achillea umbellata

What is the common name of Achillea umbellata?

Yarrow

What is the natural habitat of Achillea umbellata?

Achillea umbellata is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

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

John Sibthorp (1758-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibth.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:174336-1: Based on the initial data import