Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violaceus
ID:
45319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Popov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 7: 11 (1948), in clavi.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044648



Common Names

  • Erigeron violaceus
  • Violet Fleabane
  • Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron violaceus (also called 'Violet Fleabane' and 'Purple Fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and a single flower head with purple disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron violaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron violaceus has small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and purple-blue disk florets. The seeds are small, brown, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron violaceus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading spent flowers will help to keep the plant looking tidy.

Where to Find Erigeron violaceus

Erigeron violaceus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is found only in Peru. It is found in the Andes, in the departments of Cajamarca, Huánuco, and Junín.

Erigeron violaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron violaceus?

Erigeron violaceus

What type of plant is Erigeron violaceus?

Erigeron violaceus is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Erigeron violaceus grow?

Erigeron violaceus is native to the western United States and Canada.

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-14319: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.