Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
popayanensis
ID:
9057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 586 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008386

Common Names

  • Popayan Fleabane
  • Erigeron Popayanensis
  • Colombian Fleabane

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Description

Erigeron popayanensis (also called 'Popayan Daisy', 'Popayan Fleabane', and 'Popayan Daisy Fleabane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its lance-shaped, green foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron popayanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron popayanensis is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron popayanensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Erigeron popayanensis

Erigeron popayanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Erigeron popayanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron popayanensis?

Erigeron popayanensis

What is the common name of Erigeron popayanensis?

Popayan Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron popayanensis?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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,