Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leibergii
ID:
87116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piper

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 41 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086445



Common Names

  • Erigeron leibergii
  • Leiberg's Fleabane
  • Leiberg's Daisy


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Description

Erigeron leibergii (also called 'Leiberg's Fleabane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountain meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron leibergii is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It can also be used to attract pollinators and can be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron leibergii is a single daisy-like flower with white petals and yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron leibergii is an annual herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Erigeron leibergii

Erigeron leibergii is native to the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Erigeron leibergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron leibergii?

Erigeron leibergii

What is the common name of Erigeron leibergii?

Leibergii

What is the family of Erigeron leibergii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-42823: Based on the initial data import
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.