Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaicus
ID:
91110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Popov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 8: 53 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090439

Common Names

  • Erigeron
  • Altaic Fleabane
  • Altaic Daisy

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Description

Erigeron altaicus (also called Altai Fleabane, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron altaicus is a perennial plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, sore throat, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its beautiful flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron altaicus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron altaicus is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of existing plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Erigeron altaicus

Erigeron altaicus is native to Asia and can be found in open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Erigeron altaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron altaicus?

Erigeron altaicus

What is the common name of Erigeron altaicus?

Altaic fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron altaicus?

Grasslands and meadows

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-46725: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.