Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
87983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 5: 28 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087312



Common Names

  • Erigeron sumatrensis
  • Sumatran Fleabane
  • Sumatran Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron albidus (Willd. ex Spreng.) A.Gray [deprecated]
  • Conyza erigeroides DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza groegeri V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Erigeron naudinii (Bonnet) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Erigeron ambiguus Sch.Bip. ex Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Conyza naudinii Bonnet [unknown]
  • Erigeron naudinii (Bonnet) Humbert [unknown]
  • Conyza bonariensis microcephala (Cabrera) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Conyza sumatrensis sumatrensis [unknown]
  • Erigeron crispus naudinii (Bonnet) Bonnier [unknown]
  • Conyza altissima Naudin ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Baccharis ivifolia Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Erigeron ambiguus (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Conyza sumatrensis (S.F.Blake) Pruski & G.Sancho [unknown]
  • Erigeron naudinii (Bonnet) Bonnier [deprecated]
  • Conyza altissima Naudin ex Debeaux [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthes floribunda Cass. [unknown]
  • Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker [unknown]
  • Erigeron musashensis Makino [unknown]
  • Erigeron bonariensis microcephalus Cabrera [unknown]
  • Erigeron albidus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthes ambigua C.Presl [unknown]
  • Aster ambiguus E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Conyza floribunda subleiotheca (Cuatrec.) J.B.Marshall [unknown]
  • Conyza ambigua DC. [unknown]
  • Eschenbachia ambigua Moris [unknown]

Description

Erigeron sumatrensis (also called Sumatran Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its white, daisy-like flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is typically found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron sumatrensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron sumatrensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in partial shade. They can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erigeron sumatrensis

Erigeron sumatrensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Erigeron sumatrensis FAQ

What are the common names for Erigeron sumatrensis?

Sumatran Fleabane

What type of soil does Erigeron sumatrensis prefer?

Well-drained, loamy soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Erigeron sumatrensis?

50-70°F (10-21°C)

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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