Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora (1879) 289; et in Act. Hort. P
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038156
Common Names
- Orange Fleabane
- Orange Daisy
- Orange Daisy Fleabane
Description
Erigeron aurantiacus (also called Orange Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 40 cm and has bright orange-yellow flower heads. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron aurantiacus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. Its flowers can be used for cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron aurantiacus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron aurantiacus is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Erigeron aurantiacus
Erigeron aurantiacus can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Erigeron aurantiacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron aurantiacus?
Erigeron aurantiacus
What type of plant is Erigeron aurantiacus?
It is an annual herb
Where does Erigeron aurantiacus grow?
It grows in dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States
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,