Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
19716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 311 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019045



Common Names

  • Erigeron nivalis
  • Nivalis Erigeron
  • Nivalis


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron debilis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron scotteri B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Erigeron jucundus Greene [unknown]
  • Trimorpha scotteri (B.Boivin) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Erigeron angulosus debilis (A.Gray) Piper [unknown]
  • Erigeron elatus bakeri Greene [unknown]
  • Erigeron acris debilis (A.Gray) Piper [unknown]
  • Trimorpha acris debilis (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Erigeron acris debilis A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Erigeron nivalis (also called Snowy Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron nivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron nivalis has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron nivalis is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it will self-seed readily. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Erigeron nivalis

Erigeron nivalis is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Erigeron nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron nivalis?

Erigeron nivalis

What type of plant is Erigeron nivalis?

A flowering plant

Where is Erigeron nivalis native to?

The Caucasus region

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