Status:
valid
Authors:
D.B.Poind., B.R.Keener & Noyes
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(1): 29. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423616
Common Names
- Erigeron allisonii
- Allisonii Erigeron
- Erigeron Allisonii
Description
Erigeron allisonii (also called Allison's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are round and black. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron allisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erigeron allisonii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron allisonii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Erigeron allisonii
Erigeron allisonii is found in the temperate forests of North America.
Erigeron allisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron allisonii?
Erigeron allisonii
What is the common name of Erigeron allisonii?
Allison's Fleabane
Where is Erigeron allisonii found?
Erigeron allisonii is found in the United States and Canada
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,