Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillipes
ID:
107349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman ex Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 225 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000106678



Common Names

  • Hairy Fleabane
  • Capillary Fleabane
  • Slender Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron capillipes (also called Capillary Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrate. It grows in grasslands and open areas, and it is found in Canada and the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron capillipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron capillipes is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron capillipes is an evergreen perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation can be done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erigeron capillipes

Erigeron capillipes is native to the western United States and Canada.

Erigeron capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron capillipes?

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Where does Erigeron capillipes grow?

Erigeron capillipes is native to the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and Montana.

What type of soil does Erigeron capillipes prefer?

Erigeron capillipes prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

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-6490: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.