Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engelmannii
ID:
128325

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26(5): 247 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127654



Common Names

  • Engelmann's Fleabane
  • Engelmann's Daisy
  • Erigeron engelmannii


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron engelmannii engelmannii [unknown]
  • Erigeron engelmannii engelmannii [unknown]

Description

Erigeron engelmannii (also called Engelmann's Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to North America. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron engelmannii has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron engelmannii has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have short, thick stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron engelmannii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Erigeron engelmannii

Erigeron engelmannii can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Erigeron engelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron engelmannii?

Erigeron engelmannii

What is the common name of Erigeron engelmannii?

Engelmann's daisy

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron engelmannii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-88650: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.