Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvus
ID:
38353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coville

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 7: 69 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037682



Common Names

  • Erigeron Calvus
  • Calvus Erigeron
  • Erigeron


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Description

Erigeron calvus (also called Bald Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron calvus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron calvus is white and daisy-like with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron calvus is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Water the plant deeply and infrequently, and mulch around the plant to help retain moisture. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Erigeron calvus

Erigeron calvus is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Nebraska.

Erigeron calvus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron calvus?

Erigeron calvus

What is the common name of Erigeron calvus?

Calvus Fleabane

What is the habitat of Erigeron calvus?

It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands

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,

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