Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutipes
ID:
26792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 434 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026121

Common Names

  • Erigeron velutipes
  • Velvetleaf Fleabane
  • Hairy Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Erigeron alamosanus Rose [unknown]

Description

Erigeron velutipes (also called 'Velvet Fleabane', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas and on the edges of deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron velutipes is a plant native to North America and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron velutipes has yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets and a center of disc florets. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron velutipes is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Erigeron velutipes

Erigeron velutipes can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Erigeron velutipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron velutipes?

Erigeron velutipes

What is the common name of Erigeron velutipes?

Velvet-leaved fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron velutipes?

It is found in dry, rocky places, especially in the western United States and northern Mexico.

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-125237: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.