Erigeron jamaicensis
| Erigeron jamaicensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. jamaicensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron jamaicensis L. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Erigeron jamaicensis is a Caribbean and Mesoamerican species of flowering plant in the daisy family commonly called Jamaican fleabane. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Greater Antilles.[2][3]
Erigeron jamaicensis is a perennial herb sprouting from a rootstock. Stems are long and slender, up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall. Each stem has one or a few flower heads, each with white ray florets and yellow disc florets.[2][4]
References
- ↑ The Plant List, Erigeron jamaicensis L.
- 1 2 Nash, D. L. 1976. Tribe III, Astereae. En: Nash, D.L. & Williams, L.O. (eds), Flora of Guatemala - Part XII. Fieldiana, Botany 24(12):157
- ↑ Molina Rosito, A. 1975. Enumeración de las plantas de Honduras. Ceiba 19(1): 1–118.
- ↑ Nelson, Cyril Hardy. 2008. Catálogo de las Plantas Vasculares de Honduras 1–1576. Secretaria de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente, Tegucigalpa
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