Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
18633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28(336): 339 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017962



Common Names

  • Alpine Fleabane
  • Alpine Daisy
  • Alpine Erigeron


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron consanguineus (Ledeb.) Novopokr. [unknown]
  • Erigeron koraginensis (Komarov) Botsch. [unknown]
  • Erigeron komarovii Botsch. [unknown]
  • Erigeron komarovii komarovii [unknown]
  • Erigeron komarovii komarovii [unknown]
  • Erigeron dubius alpicola Makino [unknown]
  • Erigeron glabratus albus Nakai [unknown]
  • Aster koraginensis Kom. [unknown]
  • Erigeron thunbergii koraginensis (Kom.) A [unknown]
  • Erigeron heterotrichus Hara [unknown]
  • Erigeron thunbergii koraginensis (Kom.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Erigeron komarovii koraginensis (Kom.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Erigeron thunbergii glabratus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erigeron thunbergii komarovii (Botsch.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Erigeron thunbergii komarovii (Botsch.) A [unknown]
  • Erigeron uniflorus eriocalyx (Ledeb.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Aster dubius glabratus (A.Gray) T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Aster heterotrichus Hara [unknown]
  • Aster consanguineus Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron alpicola (also called Alpine Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It is characterized by its yellow flowers, oval-shaped leaves, and hairy stems. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron alpicola is a drought-tolerant plant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron alpicola is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron alpicola is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 metre in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Erigeron alpicola

Erigeron alpicola is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America and can be found in the wild in the alpine regions.

Erigeron alpicola FAQ

What type of soil does Erigeron alpicola prefer?

Erigeron alpicola prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Erigeron alpicola prefer?

Erigeron alpicola prefers a cool, moist climate.

How often should Erigeron alpicola be watered?

Erigeron alpicola should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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,