Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxonii
ID:
30438

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 594 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029767



Common Names

  • Erigeron maxonii
  • Maxon's Erigeron
  • Maxon's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron chiriquensis Standl. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron maxonii (also called Maxonii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron maxonii, commonly known as the mountain daisy, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron maxonii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron maxonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Erigeron maxonii

Erigeron maxonii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts, hillsides, and canyons.

Erigeron maxonii FAQ

What is the common name of Erigeron maxonii?

Maxon's Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron maxonii?

Dry, rocky hillsides, garrigue, maquis and other open, sunny places

What are the uses of Erigeron maxonii?

The leaves and flowers of Erigeron maxonii are used for medicinal purposes

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-128770: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.