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Erigeron canadensis
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Haka Game Park, Cleveland Dam
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Haka Game Park, Cleveland Dam
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| Synonyms: |
Aster canadensis (L.) E.H.L.Krause Caenotus canadensis (L.) Raf. Caenotus pusillus Raf. Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist Conyza parva Cronquist Conyzella canadensis (L.) Rupr. Erigeron myriocephalus Rech.f. & Edelb. Erigeron paniculatus Lam. Erigeron pusillus Nutt. Erigeron ruderalis Salisb. Erigeron setiferus Post ex Boiss. Erigeron strictus DC. Inula canadensis Bernh. Leptilon canadense (L.) Britton Leptilon pusillum (Nutt.) Britton Marsea canadensis (L.) V.M.Badillo Senecio ciliatus Walter Tessenia canadensis (L.) Bubani Trimorpha canadensis (L.) Lindm. |
| Common names: | Canadian fleabane (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Erect annual herb. Stems simple or sparingly-branched, up to 1.2 m. Leaves linear to linear-lanceolate. Inflorescence a large terminal compound panicle. Capitula numerous, small, funnel-shaped with minute white ray-florets and yellow disk-florets. |
| Notes: | Although less common than the related Erigeron sumatrensis and Erigeron bonariensis, it is still a widespread weed. |
| Derivation of specific name: | canadensis: of Canada |
| Habitat: | Disturbed and cultivated lands, favouring damp soils and high rainfall areas. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Originating from temperate North America, but now a widespread weed. |
| Mozambique distribution: | Z,MS,GI,M |
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| Insects associated with this species: | Hyalites rahira rahira (Food plant) |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 16. Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 146. as Conyza canadensis Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 24. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 29. as Conyza canadensis Wild, H. (1955). Common Rhodesian Weeds Government of Rhodesia, Salisbury Page 68. as Erigeron floribundus (Includes a picture). Wild, H. (1975). The Compositae of the Flora Zambesiaca area. 4. Astereae. Kirkia 10(1) Pages 41 - 42. Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 88. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Erigeron canadensisAfrican Plant Database: Erigeron canadensis
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Erigeron canadensis
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