Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hieracifolia
ID:
40844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
1821

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040173



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Erechtites Hieracifolia
  • Rough Hawkweed


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Description

Erechtites hieracifolia (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites hieracifolia is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erechtites hieracifolia var. hieraciifolia (L.) Raf. ex DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erechtites hieracifolia has yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites hieracifolia is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring, or by seed in spring or fall.

Where to Find Erechtites hieracifolia

Erechtites hieracifolia is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers.

Erechtites hieracifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites hieracifolia?

Erechtites hieracifolia

What is the common name of Erechtites hieracifolia?

Fireweed

What is the natural habitat of Erechtites hieracifolia?

Open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13885: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.