Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviscapus
ID:
36760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaniot) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1093 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036089

Common Names

  • Short-rayed Fleabane
  • Short-rayed Erigeron
  • Erigeron

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Synonyms

  • Erigeron praecox Beauverd [unknown]
  • Erigeron breviscapus breviscapus [unknown]
  • Aster breviscapus Vaniot [unknown]
  • Erigeron praecox Vierh. & Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Erigeron breviscapus alboradiatus Y.Ling & Y.L.Chen [unknown]
  • Erigeron breviscapus tibeticus Y.Ling & Y.L.Chen [unknown]
  • Erigeron breviscapus leucanthus X.D.Dong & Ji H.Li [unknown]
  • Erigeron dielsii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron breviscapus (also called Short-Headed Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in open woods, fields, and roadsides, and has white flowers with a single row of petals and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron breviscapus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron breviscapus has small white daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron breviscapus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Erigeron breviscapus

Erigeron breviscapus is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can also be found in parts of the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Erigeron breviscapus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron breviscapus?

Erigeron breviscapus

What is the common name of Erigeron breviscapus?

Short-Scaped Fleabane

What is the optimal growing temperature of Erigeron breviscapus?

60-70°F

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-134904: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.