Status:
valid
Authors:
Cronquist
Source:
gcc
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 165 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026868
Common Names
- Erigeron maguirei
- Maguirei Erigeron
- Erigeron
Synonyms
- Erigeron maguirei harrisonii S.L.Welsh [unknown]
- Erigeron maguirei maguirei [unknown]
Description
Erigeron maguirei (also called Maguire's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows up to 0.5m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron maguirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron maguirei is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron maguirei is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Erigeron maguirei
Erigeron maguirei can be found in the western United States, primarily in the states of Utah, Colorado, and Arizona.
Erigeron maguirei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron maguirei?
Erigeron maguirei
What is the family of Erigeron maguirei?
Asteraceae
Where is Erigeron maguirei found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
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,