Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 154: 29 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116120
Common Names
- Erigeron plesiogeron
- Plesiogeron Fleabane
- Plesiogeron Erigeron
Description
Erigeron plesiogeron (also called close-leaved fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron plesiogeron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erigeron plesiogeron are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron plesiogeron can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require frequent pruning.
Where to Find Erigeron plesiogeron
Erigeron plesiogeron is found in the western United States and Canada.
Erigeron plesiogeron FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron plesiogeron?
Erigeron plesiogeron
What is the family of Erigeron plesiogeron?
Asteraceae
Where is Erigeron plesiogeron found?
North 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,