Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
13020

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2): 209 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012349



Common Names

  • Erigeron Howellii
  • Howell's Erigeron
  • Howell's Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron howellii (also called Howell's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as prairies and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron howellii is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its attractive white flowers and its ability to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover and can help to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron howellii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron howellii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Erigeron howellii

Erigeron howellii is native to the western United States and Canada.

Erigeron howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron howellii?

Erigeron howellii

What is the common name of Erigeron howellii?

Howell's Erigeron

What type of plant is Erigeron howellii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-111961: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.