Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
missionum
ID:
87519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 32(5): 73 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086848



Common Names

  • Mission Thistle
  • California Thistle
  • Erect Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Erechtites missionum missionum [unknown]

Description

Erechtites missionum (also called 'Mission Erechtites' or 'Mission Erechtites Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, wiry stems with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites missionum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erechtites missionum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, light brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites missionum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Erechtites missionum

Erechtites missionum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, arid areas.

Erechtites missionum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites missionum?

Erechtites missionum

What is the common name of Erechtites missionum?

Mission erechtites

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Asteraceae

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,

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