Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mancus
ID:
124705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Rocky Mts. 902. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124034



Common Names

  • Mountain Fleabane
  • Mancus Fleabane
  • Woolly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron pinnatisectus insolens J.F.Macbr. & Payson [unknown]

Description

Erigeron mancus (also called Mancus Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in disturbed soils, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron mancus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron mancus is a small white daisy-like flower head. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron mancus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant during dry periods and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Erigeron mancus

Erigeron mancus can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Erigeron mancus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron mancus?

Erigeron mancus

What is the common name of Erigeron mancus?

Mancus Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron mancus?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85154: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.