Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
absinthoides
ID:
93992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien lxi. 243. 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093321

Common Names

  • Absinth Yarrow
  • Absinth Yarrow-aster
  • Absinth Yarrow Aster

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Description

Achillea absinthoides (also called Absinth-leaved yarrow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with greyish-green leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea absinthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea absinthoides is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea absinthoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Achillea absinthoides

Achillea absinthoides is native to the eastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It is found in states from Maine to Georgia.

Achillea absinthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea absinthoides?

Achillea absinthoides

What is the common name of Achillea absinthoides?

Wormwood Yarrow

What type of soil does Achillea absinthoides prefer?

Light, well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

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-49542: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.