Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lonchophyllus
ID:
21174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2(7): 18 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020503



Common Names

  • Lonchophyllus Erigeron
  • Lonchophyllus Fleabane
  • Lonchophyllus Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Trimorpha lonchophylla (Hook.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Erigeron racemosus racemosus [unknown]
  • Erigeron minor Rydb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron armerifolius Turcz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron gramineus Falk [unknown]
  • Erigeron racemosus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Erigeron lonchophyllus laurentianus Vict. [unknown]
  • Tessenia racemosa (Nutt.) Lunell [unknown]
  • Erigeron acer racemosus Clem. & E.G.Clem. [unknown]
  • Erigeron lonchophyllus lonchophyllus [unknown]
  • Erigeron acris racemosus (Nutt.) Clem. & E.G.Clem. [unknown]
  • Tessenia racemosa racemosa [unknown]
  • Erigeron uliginosus Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron tenellus Fisch. ex Herder [unknown]
  • Erigeron acris racemosus Clem. & E.G.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron lonchophyllus (also called Longleaf Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron lonchophyllus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties and is used to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron lonchophyllus is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron lonchophyllus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Erigeron lonchophyllus

Erigeron lonchophyllus is native to North America, and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Erigeron lonchophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron lonchophyllus?

Erigeron lonchophyllus

What is the common name of Erigeron lonchophyllus?

Long-leaved fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron lonchophyllus?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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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