Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvi. (1881) 89.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030797
Common Names
- Utah Fleabane
- Utah Daisy
- Utah Erigeron
Description
Erigeron utahensis (also called Utah Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron utahensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long blooming period and can attract butterflies and bees. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron utahensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron utahensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Erigeron utahensis
Erigeron utahensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.
Erigeron utahensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron utahensis?
Erigeron utahensis
What is the common name of Erigeron utahensis?
Utah Fleabane
What type of plant is Erigeron utahensis?
It is a type of flowering plant in the daisy family
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,