Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigatus
ID:
24183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 112 ("105") (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023512



Common Names

  • Erigeron Laevigatus
  • Laevigatus Erigeron
  • Erigeron Plant


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Synonyms

  • Conyza apurensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Conyza laevigata (Rich.) Pruski [unknown]
  • Conyza subspathulata Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron chinensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Erigeron apurensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Erigeron apurensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Conyza apurensis apurensis [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthes chinensis Cass. [unknown]
  • Marsea spathulata (Vahl) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Erigeron spathulatus Vahl [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthes apurensis Cass. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron laevigatus (also called Smooth Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron laevigatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron laevigatus is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron laevigatus is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Erigeron laevigatus

Erigeron laevigatus is native to the western United States.

Erigeron laevigatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron laevigatus?

Erigeron laevigatus

What is the common name of Erigeron laevigatus?

Smooth Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron laevigatus?

Erigeron laevigatus is found in dry, open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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,