Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glacialis
ID:
32412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) A.Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 37: 270 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031741



Common Names

  • Glacier Daisy
  • Glacial Fleabane
  • Glacier Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Aster rivularis Less. [unknown]
  • Erigeron scaposus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erigeron repens A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster glacialis Nutt. [unknown]
  • Erigeron peregrinus callianthemus Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron peregrinus scaposus (Torr. & A.Gray) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron peregrinus angustifolius (A.Gray) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron callianthemus callianthemus [unknown]
  • Erigeron salsuginosus glacialis (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erigeron peregrinus eucallianthemus Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron glacialis glacialis [unknown]
  • Erigeron peregrinus callianthemus (Greene) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron callianthemus Greene [unknown]

Description

Erigeron glacialis (also called Glacier Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of around 0.5 m and has white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron glacialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron glacialis var. hirsutus (Cronquist) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron glacialis is white, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, oval and brown. The seedlings are short and thin, with a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron glacialis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.

Where to Find Erigeron glacialis

Erigeron glacialis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet areas.

Erigeron glacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron glacialis?

Erigeron glacialis

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron glacialis?

Alpine meadows

What is the flowering season of Erigeron glacialis?

Summer

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-130691: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.