Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 437 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134736
Common Names
- Erechtites minima
- Small Fireweed
- Miniature Fireweed
Description
Erechtites minima (also called Dwarf Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in disturbed areas and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites minima is used medicinally and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erechtites minima is a small yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erechtites minima is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Erechtites minima
Erechtites minima can be found in the eastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.
Erechtites minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erechtites minima?
Erechtites minima
What type of plant is Erechtites minima?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Erechtites minima native to?
It is native to South America.
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,