Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanus
ID:
69053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. i. 72 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068382



Common Names

  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Fleabane
  • Woolly Erigeron


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Synonyms

  • Conyza incana Willd. [unknown]
  • Conyza leucophylla Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Erigeron leucophyllus (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron incanus (also called 'Silver Fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron incanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron incanus is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron incanus is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erigeron incanus

Erigeron incanus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Erigeron incanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron incanus?

Erigeron incanus

What is the common name of Erigeron incanus?

Hoary Fleabane

What type of plant is Erigeron incanus?

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,