Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chionophilus
ID:
127524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 191 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126853



Common Names

  • Chionophilus Erigeron
  • Chionophilus Fleabane
  • Erigeron Chionophilus


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron chionophilus chionophilus [unknown]

Description

Erigeron chionophilus (also called Snowy Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herb native to the western United States. It grows in meadows, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron chionophilus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron chionophilus has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron chionophilus is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Erigeron chionophilus

Erigeron chionophilus can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps.

Erigeron chionophilus FAQ

What type of plant is Erigeron chionophilus?

Erigeron chionophilus is a species of flowering plant

What is the native range of Erigeron chionophilus?

Erigeron chionophilus is native to North America

What are the uses of Erigeron chionophilus?

Erigeron chionophilus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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