Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticolus
ID:
71568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 292 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070897



Common Names

  • Erigeron
  • Monticola Fleabane
  • Mountain Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron monticola Wall. [unknown]
  • Aster monticola Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron humilis Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron monticolus (also called Mountain Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron monticolus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for pollinators and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron monticolus is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron monticolus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Erigeron monticolus

Erigeron monticolus is native to the western United States and can be found in the mountains of the Rocky Mountains and Cascade Range.

Erigeron monticolus FAQ

What is the common name of Erigeron monticolus?

Mountain Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron monticolus?

Mountainous areas of North America

What are the medicinal uses of Erigeron monticolus?

It is used to treat skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues

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,