Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wairauensis
ID:
61944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Belcher) Allan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand i. 735 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061273



Common Names

  • Wairau Erechtites
  • Erechtites wairauensis
  • Wairau Fireweed


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Description

Erechtites wairauensis (also called Wairau Fireweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, yellow flowers and aromatic, gray-green leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites wairauensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erechtites wairauensis is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites wairauensis is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Erechtites wairauensis

Erechtites wairauensis can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the South Island.

Erechtites wairauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites wairauensis?

Erechtites wairauensis

What is the common name of Erechtites wairauensis?

Wairau Erechtites

What is the natural habitat of Erechtites wairauensis?

New Zealand

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

Robert Orange Belcher (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belcher' in the authors string.
Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203366-1: Based on the initial data import