Erechtites runcinatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
runcinatus
ID:
1263707
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 295 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263045
Common Names
- Ragweed
- Ragweed Fleabane
- Runcinate Erechtites
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erechtites runcinatus (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites runcinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is known to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erechtites runcinatus is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erechtites runcinatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Erechtites runcinatus
Erechtites runcinatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and 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,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203360-1: Based on the initial data import