Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachnocephalus
ID:
90696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxv. 230 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090025



Common Names

  • Lachnocephalus Erigeron
  • Lachnocephalus Erigeron
  • Lachnocephalus Erigeron


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron turkestanicus Vierh. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron lachnocephalus (also called Wooly-headed Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has white flowers, narrow leaves, and grows in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron lachnocephalus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron lachnocephalus is a small, white, daisy-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron lachnocephalus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Erigeron lachnocephalus

Erigeron lachnocephalus can be found in the western United States, specifically Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Erigeron lachnocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron lachnocephalus?

Erigeron lachnocephalus

What is the common name of Erigeron lachnocephalus?

Woolly Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron lachnocephalus?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States.

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-4632: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.