Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustica
ID:
33266

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. : 17 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032595

Common Names

  • Achillea Ligustica
  • Ligurian Yarrow
  • Ligurian Milfoil

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Synonyms

  • Achillea ligustica foliosa Ball [unknown]
  • Achillea pinnatisecta Porta [unknown]
  • Achillea sylvatica Ten. [unknown]
  • Achillea ligustica ligustica [unknown]
  • Achillea magna Sm. [unknown]
  • Achillea nobilis ligustica (All.) Bonnier [unknown]
  • Achillea sicula Raf. [unknown]

Description

Achillea ligustica (also called yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands, with a height of up to 1 meter and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It has white flowers and a hairy stem.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea ligustica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea ligustica has yellow flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea ligustica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Sow seed in spring or autumn and divide in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Achillea ligustica

Achillea ligustica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Achillea ligustica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea ligustica?

Achillea ligustica

What is the common name of Achillea ligustica?

Ligurian Yarrow

Where is Achillea ligustica native to?

Europe

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