Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilus
ID:
81868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 147 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081197



Common Names

  • Pumilus Erigeron
  • Pumilus Fleabane
  • Pumilus Daisy


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Description

Erigeron pumilus (also called Dwarf Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to North America and can be found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron pumilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron pumilus sub. pumilus
Erigeron pumilus sub. intermedius Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron pumilus has white flowers with five petals and a short style. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron pumilus is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Erigeron pumilus

Erigeron pumilus is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.

Erigeron pumilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron pumilus?

Erigeron pumilus

What is the common name of Erigeron pumilus?

Little Daisy Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron pumilus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-37754: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.