Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mendocinensis
ID:
1414437

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-79: 5. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426902



Common Names

  • Erigeron mendocinensis
  • Mendo Erigeron
  • Mendo Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron mendocinensis (also called Mendoza fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb, up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, where it grows in dry habitats, such as open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron mendocinensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron mendocinensis is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron mendocinensis is an herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erigeron mendocinensis

Erigeron mendocinensis is native to Argentina. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

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

David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.