Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matthiolifolius
ID:
85250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parsa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3(2): 208 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084579



Common Names

  • Matthiol's Fleabane
  • Matthiol's Erigeron
  • Erigeron Matthiolifolius


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Description

Erigeron matthiolifolius (also called 'Matthiola-leaved Fleabane' and 'Matthiola Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron matthiolifolius is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron matthiolifolius is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron matthiolifolius is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Erigeron matthiolifolius

Erigeron matthiolifolius is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Spain.

Erigeron matthiolifolius FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Erigeron matthiolifolius?

Erigeron matthiolifolius requires full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and regular watering.

What type of soil is best for Erigeron matthiolifolius?

Erigeron matthiolifolius prefers a sandy, loamy soil with good drainage.

How often should Erigeron matthiolifolius be watered?

Erigeron matthiolifolius should be watered regularly, but not too often, to avoid overwatering.

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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