Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piperianus
ID:
46116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 197 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045445



Common Names

  • Piper's Daisy
  • Piper's Daisy Bush
  • Erigeron Piperianus


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Description

Erigeron piperianus (also called Piper's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and long, thin, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron piperianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron piperianus has small, white flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron piperianus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate drought. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Erigeron piperianus

Erigeron piperianus is native to the western United States and can be found in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Erigeron piperianus FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Erigeron piperianus?

Erigeron piperianus prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the best way to propagate Erigeron piperianus?

Erigeron piperianus can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

How much sunlight does Erigeron piperianus need?

Erigeron piperianus prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143953: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.