Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7(4): 556 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040450
Common Names
- Erigeron vegaensis
- Vega Erigeron
- Vega Fleabane
Description
Erigeron vegaensis (also called Vega fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to North America, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron vegaensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought-tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron vegaensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron vegaensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Erigeron vegaensis
Erigeron vegaensis is endemic to the Vega de Granada in Spain.
Erigeron vegaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron vegaensis?
Erigeron vegaensis
What is the common name of Erigeron vegaensis?
Vega Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Erigeron vegaensis?
It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky areas.
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,