Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diversifolius
ID:
44691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xix. 1886 (1887) 324.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044020



Common Names

  • Diversifolius Erechtites
  • Erechtites
  • Erechtites Diversifolius


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Description

Erechtites diversifolius (also called Variable-leaved Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites diversifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erechtites diversifolius is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette with a single stem and lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites diversifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Erechtites diversifolius

Erechtites diversifolius is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found growing in wet, open habitats.

Erechtites diversifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites diversifolius?

Erechtites diversifolius

What is the common name of Erechtites diversifolius?

Diversifolius Fireweed

What is the habitat of Erechtites diversifolius?

Erechtites diversifolius is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places

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,