Species:
pseuderiocephalus
Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 7: 10 (1948), in clavi.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074562
Common Names
- False Erigeron
- False Daisy
- Pseudo Erigeron
Description
Erigeron pseuderiocephalus (also called False-headed fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed areas. It has bright yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron pseuderiocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron pseuderiocephalus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron pseuderiocephalus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix.
Where to Find Erigeron pseuderiocephalus
Erigeron pseuderiocephalus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Erigeron pseuderiocephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron pseuderiocephalus?
Erigeron pseuderiocephalus
What is the common name of Erigeron pseuderiocephalus?
False-headed Fleabane
What type of plant is Erigeron pseuderiocephalus?
Annual herb
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,
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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,