Erigeron affinis
| Erigeron affinis | |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Erigeron affinis
Propagation: Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
Cultivation: We have almost no information on this species and do not even know if it is an annual or perennial let alone whether it will succeed in Britain. It is likely to prefer a moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[K].
Very few members of this genus will hybridise with other members of the genus[1].
Range: Southern N. America - Mexico.
Medicinal: The root is odontalgic[2]. It is used to make a tooth powder and to treat toothache[3].
Usage: The root is used for cleaning the teeth[2].
Pollinators: Lepidoptera, bees
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Diggs, George and Barney Lipscomb. Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas. Botanical Research Institute, 1999.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.
- ↑ Chevallier, Andrew. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. Dorling Kindersley, 1996.