Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
91362

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 295 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090691



Common Names

  • Glabrescens Fireweed
  • Erect Fireweed
  • Smooth Fireweed


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Description

Erechtites glabrescens (also called smooth fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erechtites glabrescens has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites glabrescens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Erechtites glabrescens

Erechtites glabrescens is native to North America and can be found in disturbed areas and roadsides.

Erechtites glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites glabrescens?

Erechtites glabrescens

What type of plant is Erechtites glabrescens?

Annual

What is the natural habitat of Erechtites glabrescens?

Grassy areas

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,