Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonariensis
ID:
76015

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 863 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075344

Common Names

  • Erigeron bonariensis
  • Argentine Fleabane
  • Tall Fleabane

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Description

Erigeron bonariensis (also called Argentinian fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thin stem, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in grasslands, open fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron bonariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron bonariensis is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron bonariensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Erigeron bonariensis

Erigeron bonariensis is found in the grasslands of North and South America.

Erigeron bonariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron bonariensis?

Erigeron bonariensis

What is the common name of Erigeron bonariensis?

Argentine fleabane

What type of plant is Erigeron bonariensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

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,

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