Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
117525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 175 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116854



Common Names

  • Slender Fleabane
  • Slender Daisy Fleabane
  • Slender Daisy Fleabane Plant


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron quercifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron brazoensis Buckley [unknown]

Description

Erigeron tenuis (also called slender fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and has small white flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron tenuis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron tenuis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron tenuis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist soil. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Erigeron tenuis

Erigeron tenuis is found in the mountainous regions of North America, including the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Range.

Erigeron tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron tenuis?

Erigeron tenuis

What is the common name of Erigeron tenuis?

Slender Fleabane

Where is Erigeron tenuis native to?

Western 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-78236: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.