Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 299 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018619
Common Names
- Ignobilis Erechtites
- Erechtites Ignobilis
- Erechtites
Description
Erechtites ignobilis (also called fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a thick, hairy stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas and can be found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites ignobilis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erechtites ignobilis has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erechtites ignobilis is an annual herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Erechtites ignobilis requires full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Erechtites ignobilis
Erechtites ignobilis is native to North America and can be found in the wild in the eastern United States and Canada.
Erechtites ignobilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erechtites ignobilis?
Erechtites ignobilis
What is the common name of Erechtites ignobilis?
Ignoble Erechtites
What is the natural habitat of Erechtites ignobilis?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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,