Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuiflorus
ID:
90424

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 296 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089753



Common Names

  • Slender Fireweed
  • Erechtites Tenuiflorus
  • Erechtites


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Description

Erechtites tenuiflorus (also called Slender-Flowered Erechtites, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in rocky areas and has hairy leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites tenuiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erechtites tenuiflorus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites tenuiflorus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Erechtites tenuiflorus

Erechtites tenuiflorus can be found in North and South America.

Erechtites tenuiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites tenuiflorus?

Erechtites tenuiflorus

What is the common name of Erechtites tenuiflorus?

Slender-flowered erechtites

What type of plant is Erechtites tenuiflorus?

Perennial herb

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

IPNI record: 117353-3: Originally associated with wfo-0001418914
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:203364-1: Based on the initial data import