Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanatus
ID:
28887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2(7): 17, t. 121 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028216



Common Names

  • Lanate Fleabane
  • Lanate Daisy
  • Woolly Daisy


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Description

Erigeron lanatus (also called Woolly Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a woolly stem. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron lanatus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to western North America and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron lanatus has white flowers with yellow centers, and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron lanatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will need regular watering during periods of drought. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote further blooming.

Where to Find Erigeron lanatus

Erigeron lanatus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

Erigeron lanatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron lanatus?

Erigeron lanatus

What is the common name of Erigeron lanatus?

Woolly Fleabane

What is the family of Erigeron lanatus?

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,

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