Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiculosus
ID:
83325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 32 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082654



Common Names

  • Spike Fleabane
  • Spiculose Fleabane
  • Erigeron Spiculosus


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Synonyms

  • Conyza colinensis Phil. [unknown]
  • Conyza spiculosa (Hook. & Arn.) Zardini [unknown]
  • Erigeron colinensis Phil. [unknown]
  • Erigeron spinulosus spinulosus [unknown]
  • Conyza patens Phil. [unknown]
  • Erigeron spinulosus Phil. [unknown]
  • Erigeron spinulosus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron spiculosus (also called 'Spike Fleabane', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron spiculosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron spiculosus is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron spiculosus is an annual flowering plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Erigeron spiculosus

Erigeron spiculosus can be found in the coastal regions of North America, including California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Erigeron spiculosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron spiculosus?

Erigeron spiculosus

What type of plant is Erigeron spiculosus?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Erigeron spiculosus found?

It is found in North America

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94148-2: Based on the initial data import