Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Piper
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 11: 567 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079834
Common Names
- Linearleaf Fleabane
- Slender Daisy
- Slender Fleabane
Synonyms
- Erigeron peucephyllus A.Gray [unknown]
- Erigeron linearis linearis [unknown]
- Diplopappus linearis Hook. [unknown]
Description
Erigeron linearis (also called Linear-leaved fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America and Europe. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky hillsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white or pink daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron linearis is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron linearis is a perennial herb that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Erigeron linearis
Erigeron linearis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to western North America. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Erigeron linearis FAQ
What are the common names of Erigeron linearis?
Common names of Erigeron linearis include narrowleaf fleabane and narrow-leaved fleabane.
What are the characteristics of Erigeron linearis?
Erigeron linearis is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. The leaves are linear and have toothed margins. The stems are covered in white hairs.
Where is Erigeron linearis found?
Erigeron linearis is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
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,