Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 864 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001408
Common Names
- Uniflorus Erigeron
- Uniflorus Fleabane
- Uniflorus Daisy
Synonyms
- Erigeron uniflorus uniflorus [unknown]
- Erigeron polymorphus polymorphus [unknown]
- Erigeron alpinus uniflorus Ledeb. [unknown]
- Aster uniflorus (L.) E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]
- Erigeron uniflorus uniflorus [unknown]
Description
Erigeron uniflorus (also called 'One-Flowered Fleabane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It is found in dry grasslands, and on rocky slopes and outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron uniflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erigeron uniflorus sub. uniflorus
Erigeron uniflorus sub. parnassensis M.J.Y.Foley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron uniflorus is a single, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron uniflorus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.
Where to Find Erigeron uniflorus
Erigeron uniflorus is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Erigeron uniflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron uniflorus?
Erigeron uniflorus
What is the common name of Erigeron uniflorus?
One-flowered Fleabane
What is the habitat of Erigeron uniflorus?
Erigeron uniflorus is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,