Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lechleri
ID:
18518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 114 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017847



Common Names

  • Lechler's Fleabane
  • Lechler's Daisy
  • Lechler's Daisy Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron lechleri (also called 'Lechler's Fleabane', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron lechleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron lechleri is white with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedling has a basal rosette of leaves with a short taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron lechleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Erigeron lechleri

Erigeron lechleri is native to the Andes mountains of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Erigeron lechleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron lechleri?

Erigeron lechleri

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron lechleri?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

What are the uses of Erigeron lechleri?

It is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, such as fever, cough, and colds.

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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