Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annuus
ID:
70546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 431 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069875



Common Names

  • Annual Fleabane
  • Daisy Fleabane
  • Erigeron Annuus


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron diversifolius Rich. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron heterophyllus Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Stenactis dubia Cass. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus dubius Cass. [unknown]
  • Cineraria corymbosa Moench [unknown]
  • Stenactis annua (L.) Cass. ex Less. [deprecated]
  • Stenactis annua annua [unknown]
  • Erigeron bellidioides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron annuus discoideus (Vict. & J.Rousseau) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron strigosus Bigelow [illegitimate]
  • Erigeron annuus annuus [unknown]
  • Pulicaria bellidiflora Wallr. [unknown]
  • Erigeron annuus annuus [unknown]
  • Pulicaria annua Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Erigeron bellidioides Spenn. [unknown]
  • Phalacroloma acutifolium Cass. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus annuus Bluff & Fingerh. [unknown]
  • Erigeron annuus discoideus Vict. & J.Rousseau [unknown]

Description

Erigeron annuus (also called Annual Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has white flower heads and is native to Europe, North Africa and North America. It prefers dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron annuus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory diseases, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron annuus is white and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron annuus is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be planted in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Erigeron annuus

Erigeron annuus is native to North America and can be found in meadows, prairies, and other open areas.

Erigeron annuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron annuus?

Erigeron annuus

What type of plant is Erigeron annuus?

Erigeron annuus is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron annuus?

Erigeron annuus is native to North America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203539-1: Based on the initial data import