Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrolepis
ID:
116290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11(4): 416 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115619



Common Names

  • Erigeron porphyrolepis
  • Purple-scaled Fleabane
  • Porphyrolepis Erigeron


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Description

Erigeron porphyrolepis (also called Purple-Leaf Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves that are usually arranged in a rosette. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron porphyrolepis is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron porphyrolepis is a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron porphyrolepis is a small, perennial herb native to North America. It is found in dry, grassy areas and is easy to propagate from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erigeron porphyrolepis

Erigeron porphyrolepis is found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States.

Erigeron porphyrolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron porphyrolepis?

Erigeron porphyrolepis

What type of plant is Erigeron porphyrolepis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Erigeron porphyrolepis found?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77064: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.