Erigeron ursinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ursinus
ID:
10217
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.C.Eaton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 148 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009546
Common Names
- Western Daisy
- Ursinus Daisy
- Alpine Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erigeron ursinus (also called Erigeron, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron ursinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron ursinus is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erigeron ursinus is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.
Where to Find Erigeron ursinus
Erigeron ursinus is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental range of Mexico.
Erigeron ursinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron ursinus?
Erigeron ursinus
What type of plant is Erigeron ursinus?
It is a shrub
Where does Erigeron ursinus grow?
It grows in the mountains of Durango, Mexico
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-109247: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Cady Eaton (1834-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Eaton' in the authors string.