Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen 2 1806
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004468
Common Names
- Erigeron pappocromus
- Erigeron
- Pappocromus
Synonyms
- Erigeron gunnii (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [deprecated]
Description
Erigeron pappocromus (also called Pappocromus fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron pappocromus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron pappocromus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a waxy texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron pappocromus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Erigeron pappocromus
Erigeron pappocromus is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Canada and the United States.
Erigeron pappocromus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron pappocromus?
Erigeron pappocromus
What is the common name of Erigeron pappocromus?
Pappocromus fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Erigeron pappocromus?
Grassy areas in Europe and Asia
What is the flowering season of Erigeron pappocromus?
Summer
What is the average height of Erigeron pappocromus?
Up to 60 cm
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,