Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dejongii
ID:
5820

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
ine

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005149

Common Names

  • Erigeron Dejongii
  • Dejong's Fleabane
  • Dejong's Erigeron

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Description

Erigeron dejongii (also called De Jong's Erigeron, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron dejongii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron dejongii is a small, white, star-shaped floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron dejongii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool climate and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erigeron dejongii

Erigeron dejongii can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including the Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountains.

Erigeron dejongii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron dejongii?

Erigeron dejongii

What is the common name of Erigeron dejongii?

De Jong's fleabane

Where is Erigeron dejongii found?

Western North America

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-10496: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.