Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compactus
ID:
123367

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 35: 78 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122696



Common Names

  • Erigeron Compactus
  • Compact Fleabane
  • Compact Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron compactus compactus [unknown]
  • Erigeron pulvinatus Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron compactus (also called Compact Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron compactus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron compactus is a yellow-green disc floret, with a diameter of up to 1.5 cm. The seed is an achene, with a length of up to 1.5 mm. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron compactus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Erigeron compactus

Erigeron compactus is native to North America. It can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Erigeron compactus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron compactus?

Erigeron compactus

What is the common name of Erigeron compactus?

Compact Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron compactus?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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-83854: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.