Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 66: 449 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079042
Common Names
- Rhizomactis Erigeron
- Rhizomactis Fleabane
- Rhizomactis
Description
Erigeron rhizomactis (also called 'Rhizomatous Fleabane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron rhizomactis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron rhizomactis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron rhizomactis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it may take several years to flower.
Where to Find Erigeron rhizomactis
Erigeron rhizomactis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as in the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains.
Erigeron rhizomactis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron rhizomactis?
Erigeron rhizomactis
What type of plant is Erigeron rhizomactis?
A perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Erigeron rhizomactis found?
It is found in Japan
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,