Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lacerata
ID:
128813

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 417 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128142



Common Names

  • Erechtites lacerata
  • Ragged Fleabane
  • Lacerate Erechtites


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Description

Erechtites lacerata (also called Lacerate Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites lacerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Erechtites lacerata is small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are very small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites lacerata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Erechtites lacerata

Erechtites lacerata is native to North America and is found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

Erechtites lacerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites lacerata?

Erechtites lacerata

What are the common names of Erechtites lacerata?

Lacerate Fireweed

What is the natural habitat of Erechtites lacerata?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,