Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosus
ID:
17860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 309 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017189



Common Names

  • Erigeron foliosus
  • Leafy Fleabane
  • Leafy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron douglasii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Diplopappus occidentalis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Erigeron decumbens Benth. [unknown]
  • Erigeron foliosus foliosus [unknown]
  • Erigeron douglasii douglasii [unknown]
  • Erigeron foliosus foliosus [unknown]
  • Erigeron foliosus stenophyllus (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erigeron canescens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Erigeron tenuissimus Greene [unknown]
  • Cineraria canescens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Erigeron stenophyllus Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron foliosus (also called Leafy Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States and Canada. It grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron foliosus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron foliosus var. confinis (Howell) Jeps.
Erigeron foliosus var. hartwegii (Greene) Jeps.
Erigeron foliosus var. mendocinus G.L.Nesom
Erigeron foliosus var. setchellii (Jeps.) D.W.Taylor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron foliosus is a small yellow flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron foliosus is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a light, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Erigeron foliosus

Erigeron foliosus is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Erigeron foliosus FAQ

What type of plant is Erigeron foliosus?

Erigeron foliosus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where does Erigeron foliosus grow?

Erigeron foliosus is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What is the scientific name for Erigeron foliosus?

The scientific name for Erigeron foliosus is Erigeron foliosus.

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