Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Madroño 28: 136 (-139) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031003
Common Names
- Erigeron wellsii
- Wells' Fleabane
- Wells' Daisy
Description
Erigeron wellsii (also called Wells' Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron wellsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements. It has also been used medicinally to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron wellsii is white and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron wellsii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Erigeron wellsii
Erigeron wellsii is native to North America and can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
Erigeron wellsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron wellsii?
Erigeron wellsii
What type of plant is Erigeron wellsii?
It is a perennial flowering plant.
What is the natural habitat of Erigeron wellsii?
It is native to the western United States.
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,