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Achillea clusiana
Scientific Name: Achillea clusiana
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Achillea clusiana
Achillea clusiana, commonly known as Clusius-Schafgarbe or Ostalpen-Schafgarbe, is a plant species belonging to the genus Achillea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Achillea clusiana Tausch
- Family: Asteraceae (Korbblütler) / Compositae
- Kingdom: Flowering Plants (Magnoliophyta)
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Asterales
- Synonyms:
- Achillea atrata subsp. clusiana (Tausch) Heimerl
- Ptarmica clusiana (Tausch) Steudel
Distribution and Habitat
Achillea clusiana is found globally, with documented occurrences and range data available. It is known to occur in the Ostalpen region and has been observed in locations such as the Rila mountain in Bulgaria and planted in Gothenburg, Sweden. It shares an alpine and calcicole habitat with Achillea clavenae.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a flowering plant.
Botanical Details
- The species was described by Ignaz Friedrich Tausch in 1821, and the name is considered validly published.
- Essential oils and terpenoids are present in the plant.
- Leaf exudate flavonoids have been studied.
- Chromosome number mentioned: Not applicable (no information provided).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant's essential oil composition has been studied in Bulgaria.
- It shares an alpine and calcicole habitat with Achillea clavenae.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- GRIN Taxonomy
- PlantSystematics.org