Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 1 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127982
Common Names
- Elbrus Erigeron
- Elbrus Fleabane
- Elbrus Daisy
Description
Erigeron elbrusensis (also called Elbrus fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It grows in meadows, steppes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron elbrusensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron elbrusensis has white flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron elbrusensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Erigeron elbrusensis
Erigeron elbrusensis is native to the Caucasus Mountains.
Erigeron elbrusensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron elbrusensis?
Erigeron elbrusensis
What type of plant is Erigeron elbrusensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Erigeron elbrusensis native to?
Caucasus
What is the growth habit of Erigeron elbrusensis?
Upright, clumping
What is the average height of Erigeron elbrusensis?
2-3 feet
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,