Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluens
ID:
88980

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 85(4): 288. 2000 [1998 publ. 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088309



Common Names

  • Erigeron fluens
  • Erigeron
  • Fluens


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Description

Erigeron fluens (also called Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white or pink flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron fluens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron fluens is a yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron fluens is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Erigeron fluens

Erigeron fluens is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Erigeron fluens FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Erigeron fluens?

Erigeron fluens prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the best way to propagate Erigeron fluens?

Erigeron fluens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in late spring or early summer.

What pests and diseases can affect Erigeron fluens?

Erigeron fluens is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust.

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-44649: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.