Status:
valid
Authors:
Vierh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 19(2): 514 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030342
Common Names
- Lebanese Fleabane
- Lebanese Daisy
- Erigeron libanoticus
Description
Erigeron libanoticus (also called Lebanese Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a branching stem and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron libanoticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron libanoticus is white with yellow centers and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are short and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron libanoticus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Erigeron libanoticus
Erigeron libanoticus is native to the mountains of the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, typically at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters above sea level.
Erigeron libanoticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron libanoticus?
Erigeron libanoticus
What is the family of Erigeron libanoticus?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Erigeron libanoticus?
Open woods and thickets
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,