Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimus
ID:
96023

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(4): 200, t. 340 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095352



Common Names

  • Showy Daisy
  • Erigeron Pulcherrimus
  • Beautiful Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron bistiensis G.L.Nesom & W.Hevron [unknown]
  • Wyomingia pulcherrima A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Erigeron pulcherrimus pulcherrimus [unknown]
  • Erigeron pulcherrimus wyomingia (Rydb.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron wyomingia Rydb. [unknown]
  • Wyomingia cinerea A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Erigeron pulcherrimus (also called Showy Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron pulcherrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron pulcherrimus is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron pulcherrimus is a perennial herb native to North America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Erigeron pulcherrimus

Erigeron pulcherrimus is native to North America and can be found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Erigeron pulcherrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron pulcherrimus?

Erigeron pulcherrimus

What is the common name of Erigeron pulcherrimus?

Showy Fleabane

What is the family of Erigeron pulcherrimus?

Asteraceae

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-51533: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.