Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trihecatactis
ID:
137985

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 380 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137314



Common Names

  • Trihecatactis Daisy
  • Erigeron Daisy
  • Three-Lobed Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Conyza trihecatactis (S.F.Blake) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron trihecatactis (also called Three-spiked Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a short stem and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron trihecatactis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron trihecatactis is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron trihecatactis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.

Where to Find Erigeron trihecatactis

Erigeron trihecatactis can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains.

Erigeron trihecatactis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron trihecatactis?

Erigeron trihecatactis

What is the common name of Erigeron trihecatactis?

Three-spiked Erigeron

Where is Erigeron trihecatactis found?

Erigeron trihecatactis is found in South Africa

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