Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5(35): 88 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003582
Common Names
- Atkinson's Fireweed
- Atkinson's Erechtites
- Atkinson's Ragweed
Description
Erechtites atkinsoniae (also called Atkinsons Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites atkinsoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erechtites atkinsoniae is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erechtites atkinsoniae is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Erechtites atkinsoniae
Erechtites atkinsoniae is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Erechtites atkinsoniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erechtites atkinsoniae?
Erechtites atkinsoniae
What is the common name of Erechtites atkinsoniae?
Atkinson's Fireweed
Where is Erechtites atkinsoniae found?
Erechtites atkinsoniae is found in the eastern United States, including Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Species in the Erechtites genus
Erechtites prenanthoides,
Erechtites atkinsoniae,
Erechtites hispidula,
Erechtites scaberulus,
Erechtites glossantha,
Erechtites ignobilis,
Erechtites sonchoides,
Erechtites glomerata,
Erechtites valerianifolia,
Erechtites hieraciifolius,
Erechtites kermadecensis,
Erechtites hieracifolia,
Erechtites bukaensis,
Erechtites diversifolius,
Erechtites valerianifolius,
Erechtites valerianae,
Erechtites hieraciifolia,
Erechtites wairauensis,
Erechtites bathurstiana,
Erechtites missionum,
Erechtites tenuiflorus,
Erechtites glabrescens,
Erechtites leptanthus,
Erechtites goyazensis,
Erechtites lacerata,
Erechtites runcinata,
Erechtites minima,
Erechtites prenanthoides,
Erechtites minimus,
Erechtites glomeratus,
Erechtites missionis,
Erechtites runcinatus,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,