Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columnaris
ID:
1409655

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-26: 1. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422120

Common Names

  • Erigeron columnaris
  • Columnaris Erigeron
  • Erigeron Columnar

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Description

Erigeron columnaris (also called 'Columnar Erigeron' and 'Columnar Daisy', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and simple, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron columnaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron columnaris has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron columnaris is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Erigeron columnaris

Erigeron columnaris is native to tropical Africa.

Erigeron columnaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron columnaris?

Erigeron columnaris

What is the common name of Erigeron columnaris?

Columnar daisy

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron columnaris?

It is native to North America and grows in dry, sunny areas.

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.