Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
prenanthoides
ID:
3751

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


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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.

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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 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203354-1: Based on the initial data import