Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roylei
ID:
29608

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 292 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028937

Common Names

  • Royle's Fleabane
  • Daisy Fleabane
  • Showy Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Erigeron ellisii Hook. [unknown]

Description

Erigeron roylei (also called Royle's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron roylei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and its leaves can be used as a natural mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erigeron roylei is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron roylei is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Erigeron roylei

Erigeron roylei is native to the Himalayan region of India and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.

Erigeron roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erigeron roylei?

Erigeron roylei

What is the common name of Erigeron roylei?

Royle's fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Erigeron roylei?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia

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,