Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
25670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graham

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. (Oct.-Dec. 1828) 175 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024999



Common Names

  • Humble Fleabane
  • Fleabane
  • Erigeron


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron unalaschkensis (DC.) Vierh. [unknown]
  • Erigeron uniflorus unalaschkensis Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Erigeron unalaschkensis unalaschkensis [unknown]
  • Erigeron pulchellus unalaschkensis DC. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron humilis (also called Low Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers and yellow centers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron humilis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron humilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Erigeron humilis

Erigeron humilis is found in the western United States and Canada.

Erigeron humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron humilis?

Erigeron humilis

What type of plant is Erigeron humilis?

Annual herb

What is the growth habit of Erigeron humilis?

Low-growing, mat-forming

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-12415: Based on the initial data import
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.