Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silenifolius
ID:
8117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Botsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 392 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007446

Common Names

  • Silene-leaved Fleabane
  • Erigeron Silenifolius
  • Silene-leaved Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aster silenifolius Turcz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aster silenifolius Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron silenifolius (also called Silene-leaved Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron silenifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron silenifolius has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron silenifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root system in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring, but germination is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Erigeron silenifolius

Erigeron silenifolius is native to the Mediterranean region.

Erigeron silenifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron silenifolius?

Erigeron silenifolius

What is the common name of Erigeron silenifolius?

Silene-leaved Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron silenifolius?

Erigeron silenifolius is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-107199: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.