Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatus
ID:
82805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(16): 164 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082134



Common Names

  • Tall Fleabane
  • Elevated Erigeron
  • Erigeron Elatus


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron elatus elatus [unknown]
  • Erigeron acris elatus (Hook.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron elatus oligocephalus (Fernald & Wiegand) Fernald [unknown]
  • Erigeron alpinus elatus (Hook.) [unknown]
  • Erigeron acris arcuans Fernald [unknown]
  • Trimorpha elata (Hook.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]

Description

Erigeron elatus (also called tall fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and disturbed sites. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron elatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron elatus has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the end of the stems. The seeds are small and black and are enclosed in a membranous sac. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a few short hairs on the surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron elatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Erigeron elatus

Erigeron elatus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Erigeron elatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron elatus?

Erigeron elatus

What is the common name of Erigeron elatus?

Tall Daisy Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron elatus?

Erigeron elatus is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky areas, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

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-3866: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.