Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegatus
ID:
130653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. & Asch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 285 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129982



Common Names

  • Erigeron Variegatus
  • Variegated Fleabane
  • Variegated Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Conyza variegata Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Erigeron variegatus (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Marsea variegata (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) S.Moore [unknown]
  • Conyza variegata variegata [unknown]
  • Conyza hochstetteri montana Vatke [unknown]

Description

Erigeron variegatus (also called Variegated Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron variegatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron variegatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, about 1-2 mm long, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron variegatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and can take up to three months to germinate.

Where to Find Erigeron variegatus

Erigeron variegatus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Erigeron variegatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron variegatus?

Erigeron variegatus

What is the family of Erigeron variegatus?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Erigeron variegatus?

Open grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204658-1: Based on the initial data import