Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosissimus
ID:
125391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(3): 121 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124720



Common Names

  • Showy Fleabane
  • Formosissimus Fleabane
  • Beautiful Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron pecosensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Erigeron fruticetorum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron formosissimus formosissimus [unknown]

Description

Erigeron formosissimus (also called Showy Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Rocky Mountains and the western United States. It has white or pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron formosissimus is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron formosissimus var. viscidus (Rydb.) Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron formosissimus is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron formosissimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Cut back the foliage in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Erigeron formosissimus

Erigeron formosissimus is native to the western United States. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the western United States.

Erigeron formosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron formosissimus?

Erigeron formosissimus

What is the common name of Erigeron formosissimus?

Showy Fleabane

What is the habitat of Erigeron formosissimus?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-85816: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.