Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.Banks ex Pursh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 542 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000007



Common Names

  • Solidago erecta
  • Erecta Solidago
  • Erecta Solidago Plant


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Synonyms

  • Solidago speciosa erecta MacMill. [unknown]
  • Solidago porteri Small [unknown]

Description

Solidago erecta (also called Stiff Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has lanceolate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and it grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solidago erecta has small yellow flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago erecta is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Solidago erecta

Solidago erecta is native to North America and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Solidago erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago erecta?

Solidago erecta

What is the common name of Solidago erecta?

Erect goldenrod

What is the natural habitat of Solidago erecta?

Dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides

Species in the Solidago genus

Solidago erecta, Solidago ericamerioides, Solidago latissimifolia, Solidago macrophylla, Solidago petiolaris, Solidago pringlei, Solidago nitida, Solidago shortii, Solidago drummondii, Solidago patula, Solidago radula, Solidago arenicola, Solidago leiocarpa, Solidago nemoralis, Solidago villosicarpa, Solidago nana, Solidago minutissima, Solidago chilensis, Solidago roanensis, Solidago curtisii, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago leiophallax, Solidago patagonica, Solidago azorica, Solidago asperula, Solidago velutina, Solidago odora, Solidago mexicana, Solidago kralii, Solidago flexicaulis, Solidago rugosa, Solidago plumosa, Solidago speciosa, Solidago bicolor, Solidago tarda, Solidago glomerata, Solidago rigidiuscula, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago maheuxii, Solidago pallida, Solidago caesia, Solidago delicatula, Solidago gracillima, Solidago speciosa, Solidago decurrens, Solidago ouachitensis, Solidago gattingeri, Solidago tortifolia, Solidago ulmifolia, Solidago ludoviciana,

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,

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