Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rapensis
ID:
20328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Br.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 163 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019657



Common Names

  • Pacifigeron Rapensis
  • Rapensis Pacifigeron
  • Pacific Aster


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron rapensis F.Br. [unknown]

Description

Pacifigeron rapensis (also called 'Pacific False Foxglove', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces tall spikes of white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pacifigeron rapensis is a plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pacifigeron rapensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pacifigeron rapensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Pacifigeron rapensis

Pacifigeron rapensis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains in the United States.

Pacifigeron rapensis FAQ

What are the common names of Pacifigeron rapensis?

Pacific Coast False Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pacifigeron rapensis?

Dry, rocky places, grassy slopes, and open woodlands

What is the flower color of Pacifigeron rapensis?

Yellow

Species in the Pacifigeron genus

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978411-1: Based on the initial data import