Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
romanica
ID:
125374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1916, xv. 64, hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124703

Common Names

  • Achillea Romanica
  • Roman Yarrow
  • Roman's Yarrow

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Description

Achillea romanica (also called Roman Yarrow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea romanica is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea romanica is small, white and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea romanica is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Achillea romanica

Achillea romanica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Achillea romanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea romanica?

Achillea romanica

What is the common name of Achillea romanica?

Achillea

What is the family of Achillea romanica?

Asteraceae

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,