Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canaani
ID:
10385

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Welsh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 43: 366 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009714

Common Names

  • Erigeron Canaani
  • Canaani Erigeron
  • Canaan Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Erigeron higginsii S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Erigeron canaani (also called Israel fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of about 0.3 meters and has white flowers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron canaani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron canaani is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron canaani is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late summer.

Where to Find Erigeron canaani

Erigeron canaani is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Erigeron canaani FAQ

What is Erigeron canaani's growth habit?

Erigeron canaani is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps.

What is the typical flowering period for Erigeron canaani?

Erigeron canaani typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the typical height of Erigeron canaani?

Erigeron canaani typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm.

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-109411: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.