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Strigose Fleabane

Erigeron annuus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Strigose Fleabane, scientifically known as Erigeron annuus, is a resilient annual herb native to North America. Frequently found in disturbed soils and meadows, this plant is distinguished by its numerous tiny white florets. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses various bioactive properties valued for their potential therapeutic effects.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flowers
Common names
Strigose Fleabane · Tall Fleabane · 6 more
Scientific synonyms
Pulicaria Annua · Stenactis Annua · 11 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Erigeron anual

German:

  • Feinstrahl
  • Einjähriger Feinstrahl
  • Einjähriges Berufkraut
  • Weißes Berufkraut
  • Feinstrahl-Berufkraut
  • einjähriger Feinstrahl
  • Einjähriges Berufkraut
  • Feinstrahl
  • Weißes Berufkraut

French:

  • Vergerette annuelle
  • vergerette annuelle
  • vergerette annuelle
  • Sténactide annuelle
  • Érigéron annuel

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Erigeron annuus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Erigeron annuus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Erigeron.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Erigeron WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range includes the landscapes of Great Britain and Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is commonly found within the borders of Austria and Belgium. It also maintains a notable distribution throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region. Consequently, these locations highlight the diverse geographical footprint of Eriberon annuus.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Netherlands WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Erigeron annuus, is characterized by its distinctive floral structure, which serves as a primary point of identification. The flowers are arranged in numerous small, composite heads that typically feature a central disc of yellowish florets surrounded by a fringe of numerous, fine, white ray florets. These delicate blossoms are often clustered together, creating a soft, feathery appearance atop the plant's stems, and they play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive cycle and its overall medicinal profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
flowers Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Erigeron annuus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, Scutellarin, erigeroflavanone.

Chemicals reported in Erigeron annuus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Scutellarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
erigeroflavanone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Experimental and therapeutic medicine

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of natural products

Scutellarin

  1. Experimental and therapeutic medicine

erigeroflavanone

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Erigeron annuus extract Natural product research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the flowers Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆