Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabellus
ID:
23587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 147 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022916



Common Names

  • Erigeron glabellus
  • Smooth Fleabane
  • Smooth Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron asper Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tessenia aspera (Nutt.) Lunell [unknown]
  • Tessenia glabella (Nutt.) Lunell [unknown]
  • Fragmosa glabella (Nutt.) Raf. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Fragmosa aspera (Nutt.) Raf. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Erigeron asper asper [unknown]
  • Erigeron asper asper [unknown]
  • Erigeron asperum asperum [unknown]
  • Erigeron glabellus glabellus [unknown]
  • Erigeron anicularum anicularum [unknown]
  • Erigeron asperum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tessenia glabella glabella [unknown]
  • Erigeron glabellus glabellus [unknown]
  • Erigeron glabellus glabellus [unknown]
  • Tessenia aspera aspera [unknown]
  • Erigeron oblanceolatus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron pulchellus Hook. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron glabellus (also called Smooth Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of 0.2-0.6m. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron glabellus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron glabellus var. pubescens Hook.
Erigeron pulchellus var. brauniae Fernald

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron glabellus is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron glabellus is an annual that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Erigeron glabellus

Erigeron glabellus can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Erigeron glabellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron glabellus?

Erigeron glabellus

What is the family of Erigeron glabellus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Erigeron glabellus?

North America

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