Description
Erigeron machucana (also called Machu's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Andes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron machucana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron machucana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Erigeron machucana
Erigeron machucana is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands, at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.