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Achillea crithmifolia

Scientific Name: Achillea crithmifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Achillea crithmifolia: Samphire-leaved Milfoil

Achillea crithmifolia, also known as samphire-leaved milfoil, is a plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant forms a dense mat, which may be attractive to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea crithmifolia Waldst. & Kit.
  • Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Compuestas in Spanish)
  • Genus: Achillea
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Achillea banatica Kit. ex DC.
    • Achillea bulgarica (Degen & Urum.) Ujhelyi
    • Achillea doerfleri Hayek
    • Achillea smithii Hayek
    • Achillea biebersteinii Afan.
    • Achillea biebersteinii Hub.-Mor.
    • Achillea crithmifolia Friv. ex Hampe
    • Achillea crithmifolia var. bulgarica Degen & Urum.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Achillea crithmifolia is native to the Balkan Peninsula and the Carpathians.
  • In Romania, it is specifically found in the southern regions of the country.
  • It thrives in mountainous regions of the Balkans.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a tufted or clump-forming plant, typically growing to a height of 20-60 cm.
  • The leaves are 4-6 cm long, ovate to lanceolate in outline, and pinnatisect, featuring narrow lobes with a few teeth.
  • The leaves are noted for being downy or duveuteuses and finely cut.

Uses

  • It can be used as a ground cover, either alone or mixed with plants like Lippia (Phyla nodiflora) as a lawn alternative.

Chemical Composition

  • Achillea crithmifolia contains crithmifolide, a novel 1,2-seco-guaianolide hemiacetal, as well as other sesquiterpene lactones.
  • The essential oils of this plant have been analyzed by GC and GC/MS.

Resources and Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Achillea crithmifolia.
  • Multimedia resources are available on Wikimedia Commons.
  • Taxonomic information can be found at USDA Plants Database and Tropicos.
  • The Plant List and International Plant Names Index (IPNI) are valuable resources.
  • European Nature Information System (EUNIS) also provides information.