Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
20083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 14: 644 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019412



Common Names

  • Rocky Mountain Fleabane
  • Rupicola Fleabane
  • Rocky Mountain Erigeron


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Description

Erigeron rupicola (also called Rocky Mountain Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea and its flowers can be used to make a syrup. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron rupicola is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron rupicola is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It can also be propagated by dividing the root ball in the spring.

Where to Find Erigeron rupicola

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

Erigeron rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron rupicola?

Erigeron rupicola

What is the common name of Erigeron rupicola?

Rocky Mountain fleabane

What type of plant is Erigeron rupicola?

It is a flowering plant in the family 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,

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