Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socorrensis
ID:
34612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Erythea 7: 4 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033941



Common Names

  • Socorro Fleabane
  • Erigeron
  • Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron socorrensis (also called Socorro fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron socorrensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron socorrensis is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron socorrensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Erigeron socorrensis

Erigeron socorrensis is native to the Galápagos Islands and can be found in the islands of San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz.

Erigeron socorrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron socorrensis?

Erigeron socorrensis

What is the common name of Erigeron socorrensis?

Socorro Erigeron

What type of plant is Erigeron socorrensis?

Erigeron socorrensis is a species of 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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