Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tracyi
ID:
59631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 5(26): 59 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058960



Common Names

  • Tracy's Fleabane
  • Daisy Fleabane
  • Showy Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron commixtus Greene [unknown]
  • Erigeron cinereus cinereus [unknown]
  • Erigeron colomexicanus A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Erigeron cinereus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erigeron divergens cinereus A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Erigeron tracyi (also called Tracy's fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron tracyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron tracyi has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron tracyi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It is best planted in the spring in moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to deadhead spent blooms to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Erigeron tracyi

Erigeron tracyi can be found in the alpine meadows of the Caucasus Mountains in Russia.

Erigeron tracyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron tracyi?

Erigeron tracyi

What type of plant is Erigeron tracyi?

Perennial herb

Where is Erigeron tracyi 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-1606: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.