Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schleicheri
ID:
135383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gremli

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Anal. Suisse (1886) 280

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134712



Common Names

  • Schleicher's Fleabane
  • Schleicher Fleabane
  • Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Trimorpha schleicheri (Gremli) Vierh. [unknown]
  • Erigeron gaudinii Brügger [unknown]
  • Erigeron glandulosus Hegetschw. [illegitimate]

Description

Erigeron schleicheri (also called Schleicher's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 10-20 cm, with small, white flowers. It is found in deserts, dry hillsides, and other arid environments.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron schleicheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron schleicheri has small, white flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a silvery sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron schleicheri is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Erigeron schleicheri

Erigeron schleicheri is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Erigeron schleicheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron schleicheri?

Erigeron schleicheri

What type of plant is Erigeron schleicheri?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Erigeron schleicheri native to?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-95488: Based on the initial data import
August Gremli (1833-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gremli' in the authors string.