Status:
valid
Authors:
Parodi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Veterin. 7: 252, fig. 23 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044691
Common Names
- Erigeron pampeanus
- Pampas Fleabane
- Fleabane
Synonyms
- Conyza pampeana (Parodi) Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Erigeron pampeanus (also called Pampas Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes, and has a rosette of spiny leaves and solitary pink flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron pampeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron pampeanus has small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and purple-blue disk florets. The seeds are small, brown, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron pampeanus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Erigeron pampeanus
Erigeron pampeanus can be found in the Pampas of Argentina.
Erigeron pampeanus FAQ
What are the common names of Erigeron pampeanus?
Common names of Erigeron pampeanus include pampas fleabane, pampas fleabane, and pampas fleabane.
What is the growth habit of Erigeron pampeanus?
Erigeron pampeanus is an annual herb with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Erigeron pampeanus?
Erigeron pampeanus is native to South America.
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,