Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Madroño 28: 141 (-142) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117762
Common Names
- Erigeron unguiphyllus
- Unguiculate Fleabane
- Unguiculate Daisy
Description
Erigeron unguiphyllus (also called Nail-leaved Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pogonatum sexangulare has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron unguiphyllus is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 2 mm. The seedlings of Erigeron unguiphyllus are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron unguiphyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Erigeron unguiphyllus
Erigeron unguiphyllus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Erigeron unguiphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron unguiphyllus?
Erigeron unguiphyllus
What is the common name of Erigeron unguiphyllus?
Nail-leaved Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Erigeron unguiphyllus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,