Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbarensis
ID:
1829

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom & T.Van Devender

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(2): 219 (-222) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001158

Common Names

  • Erigeron barbarensis
  • Barbarian Erigeron
  • Barbarian Fleabane

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Description

Erigeron barbarensis (also called Barbary Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron barbarensis is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron barbarensis has small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron barbarensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Erigeron barbarensis

Erigeron barbarensis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Erigeron barbarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron barbarensis?

Erigeron barbarensis

What is the common name of Erigeron barbarensis?

Barbarian Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron barbarensis?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Thomas R. Van Devender (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Van Devender' in the authors string.