Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorus
ID:
25866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 31 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025195



Common Names

  • Laxiflorus Fleabane
  • Lax-Flowered Fleabane
  • Willow Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Conyza neolaxiflora A.M.Teles & Stehmann [unknown]

Description

Erigeron laxiflorus (also called Loose-flowered fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a hairy stem and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron laxiflorus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron laxiflorus has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron laxiflorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Erigeron laxiflorus

Erigeron laxiflorus can be found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in the western United States.

Erigeron laxiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron laxiflorus?

Erigeron laxiflorus

What is the common name of Erigeron laxiflorus?

Loose-flowered fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron laxiflorus?

Dry, open, 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,

References