Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolius
ID:
133896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 207 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133225



Common Names

  • Erigeron
  • Slenderleaf Fleabane
  • Tenuifolius


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Synonyms

  • Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius (Hook.f.) Harling [unknown]
  • Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius tenuifolius [unknown]
  • Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius tenuifolius [unknown]
  • Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius santacruzensis Harling [unknown]
  • Erigeron tenuifolius tenuifolius [unknown]

Description

Erigeron tenuifolius (also called Slender-leaved fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single seed head. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron tenuifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron tenuifolius has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron tenuifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Erigeron tenuifolius

Erigeron tenuifolius can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Erigeron tenuifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron tenuifolius?

Erigeron tenuifolius

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron tenuifolius?

It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Erigeron tenuifolius?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,