Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 288 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091907
Common Names
- Erigeron Daisy
- Bellioides Daisy
- Daisy Fleabane
Synonyms
- Erigeron rivularis Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
- Erigeron semiovalis Urb. [unknown]
Description
Erigeron bellioides (also called 'Bell-like Fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron bellioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron bellioides is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron bellioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Erigeron bellioides
Erigeron bellioides is found in the western United States and Canada.
Erigeron bellioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron bellioides?
Erigeron bellioides
What is the family of Erigeron bellioides?
Asteraceae
Where is Erigeron bellioides found?
Erigeron bellioides is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
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,