Erigeron kumaunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kumaunensis
ID:
62905
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vierh.) Wendelbo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. i. 62 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062234
Common Names
- Kumaon Fleabane
- Kumaon Daisy
- Kumaon Erigeron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erigeron kumaunensis (also called Kumaun Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron kumaunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used for its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron kumaunensis is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs at one end.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erigeron kumaunensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Erigeron kumaunensis
Erigeron kumaunensis is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Erigeron kumaunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron kumaunensis?
Erigeron kumaunensis
What is the common name of Erigeron kumaunensis?
Kumaun Fleabane
What is the family of Erigeron kumaunensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-19239: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Vierhapper (1876-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vierh.' in the authors string.
Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.