Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6: 541 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130389
Common Names
- Brewer's Fleabane
- Daisy Fleabane
- Fleabane Daisy
Synonyms
- Erigeron breweri breweri [unknown]
Description
Erigeron breweri (also called Brewer's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron breweri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erigeron breweri var. covillei (Greene) G.L.Nesom
Erigeron breweri var. jacinteus (H.M.Hall) Cronquist
Erigeron breweri var. porphyreticus (M.E.Jones) Cronquist
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron breweri is a white disc floret surrounded by white ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron breweri is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Erigeron breweri
Erigeron breweri is native to the western United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.
Erigeron breweri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron breweri?
Erigeron breweri
What is the common name of Erigeron breweri?
Brewer's Erigeron
What is the family of Erigeron breweri?
Asteraceae
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,