Erigeron affinis
DC.
Asteraceae
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General Information
Erigeron affinis is a
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials..
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southern N. America - Mexico.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Pollinators | Lepidoptera, bees |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
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- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Very few members of this genus will hybridise with other members of the genus[
274- Title
- Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J
- Website
- http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm
- Publisher
- Botanical Research Institute, Texas.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 1-889878-01-4
- Description
- An excellent flora, which is also available on-line.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The root is odontalgic[
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
]. It is used to make a tooth powder and to treat toothache[
254- Title
- The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chevallier. A.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley. London
- Year
- 1996
- ISBN
- 9-780751-303148
- Description
- An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world.
].
Other Uses
The root is used for cleaning the teeth[
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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