Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reductus
ID:
136876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cronquist) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 200. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136205



Common Names

  • Red Fleabane
  • Erigeron
  • Red Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron reductus reductus [unknown]
  • Erigeron inornatus reductus Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Erigeron reductus (also called Redstem Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a single, erect stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are small and white. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron reductus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron reductus var. angustatus (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron reductus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron reductus is a perennial plant native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Erigeron reductus

Erigeron reductus can be found in the western United States, including California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Erigeron reductus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron reductus?

Erigeron reductus

What is the common name of Erigeron reductus?

Reduced Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron reductus?

Dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites

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-96923: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.