Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 149 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026686
Common Names
- Hyoseroides Erigeron
- Erigeron Hyoseroides
- Hyoseroides Erigeron
Description
Erigeron hyoseroides (also called Downy fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has white flowers and grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron hyoseroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron hyoseroides has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron hyoseroides is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Erigeron hyoseroides
Erigeron hyoseroides is native to North America and can be found growing in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows.
Erigeron hyoseroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron hyoseroides?
Erigeron hyoseroides
What is the common name of Erigeron hyoseroides?
Hyoseroides fleabane
What is the family of Erigeron hyoseroides?
Asteraceae
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,