Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpiniformis
ID:
63404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 235 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062733



Common Names

  • Erigeron Alpiniformis
  • Alpine Fleabane
  • Alpine Daisy


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Description

Erigeron alpiniformis (also called Alpine Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron alpiniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron alpiniformis is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a single basal leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron alpiniformis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Erigeron alpiniformis

Erigeron alpiniformis can be found in the mountains of western North America.

Erigeron alpiniformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron alpiniformis?

Erigeron alpiniformis

What type of plant is Erigeron alpiniformis?

Erigeron alpiniformis is a perennial herb

Where can Erigeron alpiniformis be found?

Erigeron alpiniformis can be found in the Rocky Mountains

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-19727: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.