Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cronquist) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Sida 21(1): 21 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059872
Common Names
- Robust Fleabane
- Robust Erigeron
- Robust Horseweed
Description
Erigeron robustior (also called Robust Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron robustior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron robustior has yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron robustior is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions at the same depth as the original plant and water them well.
Where to Find Erigeron robustior
Erigeron robustior can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Erigeron robustior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron robustior?
Erigeron robustior
What type of plant is Erigeron robustior?
Perennial herb
Where does Erigeron robustior grow?
Native to Mexico and Central America
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,