Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atticus
ID:
15634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 3(1): 237 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014963

Common Names

  • Erigeron Atticus
  • Attic Fleabane
  • Attic Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Trimorpha attica Vierh. [unknown]
  • Erigeron rupestris Gremli [unknown]
  • Erigeron atticus atticus [unknown]
  • Erigeron atticus gaudinii (Brügger) Briq. & Cavill. [unknown]
  • Erigeron villarsii Bellardi [unknown]

Description

Erigeron atticus (also called Attic Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It has white flowers with a pinnate leaf. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron atticus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erigeron atticus var. drenowskii (Degen) Kuzmanov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erigeron atticus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron atticus is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 6-12” tall. It is native to rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region. It features daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers. Cultivation and propagation: Erigeron atticus is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Erigeron atticus

Erigeron atticus is native to Mexico. It can be found in the wild in this country.

Erigeron atticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron atticus?

Erigeron atticus

What is the common name of Erigeron atticus?

Attic fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron atticus?

Erigeron atticus is native to Mexico and Central America.

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