Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Greenm. & Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29 63
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003080
Common Names
- Prenanthes
- Rattlesnake Weed
- Rattlesnake Root
Description
Erechtites prenanthoides (also called fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and grows in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites prenanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erechtites prenanthoides is a yellow-green corolla with 4 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erechtites prenanthoides is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Erechtites prenanthoides
Erechtites prenanthoides is native to the southeastern United States.
Erechtites prenanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erechtites prenanthoides?
Erechtites prenanthoides
What is the common name of Erechtites prenanthoides?
Prenanthes
What is the natural habitat of Erechtites prenanthoides?
Meadows, pastures, and roadsides
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,