Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schnackii
ID:
84556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solbrig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 6: 26, fig. 3, A-H (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083885



Common Names

  • Erigeron schnackii
  • Schnackii Erigeron
  • Schnackii


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Description

Erigeron schnackii (also called Schnack's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white or pink flower heads with many ray florets. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron schnackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron schnackii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron schnackii is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds directly in the garden in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once established, the plant will need minimal care.

Where to Find Erigeron schnackii

Erigeron schnackii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Erigeron schnackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron schnackii?

Erigeron schnackii

What is the family of Erigeron schnackii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Erigeron schnackii?

Schnack's fleabane

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-40355: Based on the initial data import
Otto Thomas Solbrig (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solbrig' in the authors string.