Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycladus
ID:
96327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3(3): 403 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095656

Common Names

  • Erigeron polycladus
  • Many-Clad Fleabane
  • Many-Clad Daisy

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Description

Erigeron polycladus (also called many-branched fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron polycladus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron polycladus is yellow and has a diameter of 4-7 mm. The seeds are small, brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron polycladus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8.

Where to Find Erigeron polycladus

Erigeron polycladus is native to the western United States and Canada.

Erigeron polycladus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron polycladus?

Erigeron polycladus

What is the common name of Erigeron polycladus?

Many-Clad Fleabane

What is the family of Erigeron polycladus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51834: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.