Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ling & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11(4): 412 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033926
Common Names
- Kiukiang Fleabane
- Erigeron
- Fleabane
Description
Erigeron kiukiangensis (also called Kiukiang fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron kiukiangensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron kiukiangensis is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron kiukiangensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Erigeron kiukiangensis
Erigeron kiukiangensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Jiangxi and Zhejiang.
Erigeron kiukiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron kiukiangensis?
Erigeron kiukiangensis
What is the common name of Erigeron kiukiangensis?
Kiukiang Erigeron
What type of plant is Erigeron kiukiangensis?
Erigeron kiukiangensis is a species of flowering plant in the family 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,