Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiolepis
ID:
116362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solbrig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 6: 25, fig. 1, A-G (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115691



Common Names

  • Daisy Fleabane
  • Leiolepis Fleabane
  • Western Daisy Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron leiolepis (also called White-Stem Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has white, daisy-like flower heads and hairy, grey-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron leiolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron leiolepis is white and small, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron leiolepis is an annual plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Erigeron leiolepis

Erigeron leiolepis is native to North America.

Erigeron leiolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron leiolepis?

Erigeron leiolepis

What is the common name of Erigeron leiolepis?

Slender Daisy

What type of plant is Erigeron leiolepis?

Herbaceous perennial

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-77132: Based on the initial data import
Otto Thomas Solbrig (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solbrig' in the authors string.