Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
27616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf. ex Poir.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 297 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026945



Common Names

  • Glomerata Erechtites
  • American Burnweed
  • Pilewort


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Description

Erechtites glomerata (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erechtites glomerata is a yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites glomerata is an annual plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Erechtites glomerata

Erechtites glomerata is found in the United States, in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Erechtites glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites glomerata?

Erechtites glomerata

What is the common name of Erechtites glomerata?

Clustered Fireweed

What is the natural habitat of Erechtites glomerata?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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,

References

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203330-1: Based on the initial data import