Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kermadecensis
ID:
36029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Belcher) Allan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand i. 731 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035358



Common Names

  • Erechtites kermadecensis
  • Kermadec Fireweed
  • Kermadec Erechtites


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Synonyms

  • Senecio kermadecensis Belcher [unknown]

Description

Erechtites kermadecensis (also called Kermadec Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Kermadec Islands in the South Pacific Ocean and is found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites kermadecensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erechtites kermadecensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites kermadecensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Erechtites kermadecensis

Erechtites kermadecensis is native to the Kermadec Islands and can be found in the subtropical and tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Erechtites kermadecensis FAQ

What are the common names of Erechtites kermadecensis?

Kermadec Fireweed

Where is Erechtites kermadecensis native to?

New Zealand

What is the growth habit of Erechtites kermadecensis?

Erect, herbaceous perennial

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

Robert Orange Belcher (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belcher' in the authors string.
Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203338-1: Based on the initial data import