Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
algidus
ID:
79224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Pl. Calif. : 1052 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078553



Common Names

  • Alpine Fleabane
  • Alpine Daisy
  • Alpine Erigeron


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron petiolaris Greene [unknown]

Description

Erigeron algidus (also called White-Flowered Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open grasslands and roadsides. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is usually found in large colonies.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron algidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron algidus is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron algidus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from divisions taken in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot until it has established itself.

Where to Find Erigeron algidus

Erigeron algidus can be found in the Rocky Mountains, from Montana to Colorado and east to Wyoming and South Dakota.

Erigeron algidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron algidus?

Erigeron algidus

What is the common name of Erigeron algidus?

Alpine Fleabane

What type of plant is Erigeron algidus?

It is a flowering plant in the aster family.

Species in the Erigeron genus

Erigeron thrincioides, Erigeron leucoglossus, Erigeron popovii, Erigeron monorchis, Erigeron subglaber, Erigeron lanuginosus, Erigeron barbarensis, Erigeron pseud, Erigeron uniflorus, Erigeron nacoriensis, Erigeron yukonensis, Erigeron caespitosus, Erigeron compositus, Erigeron imbricatus, Erigeron sceptrifer, Erigeron poliospermus, Erigeron cyanactis, Erigeron quercifolius, Erigeron speciosus, Erigeron anisophyllus, Erigeron hirtellus, Erigeron pamiricus, Erigeron pappocromus, Erigeron dejongii, Erigeron sublyratus, Erigeron karvinskianus, Erigeron parishii, Erigeron paucilobus, Erigeron tunariensis, Erigeron thermarum, Erigeron patagonicus, Erigeron maniopotamicus, Erigeron multiceps, Erigeron silenifolius, Erigeron goodrichii, Erigeron popayanensis, Erigeron pyrami, Erigeron aureus, Erigeron pulchellus, Erigeron bellidiformis, Erigeron arizonicus, Erigeron ursinus, Erigeron canaani, Erigeron vreelandii, Erigeron eriocephalus, Erigeron denalii, Erigeron macdonaldii, Erigeron vichrenensis, Erigeron radicatus, Erigeron allochrous,

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,

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