Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xix. 1886 (1887) 324.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044020
Common Names
- Diversifolius Erechtites
- Erechtites
- Erechtites Diversifolius
Description
Erechtites diversifolius (also called Variable-leaved Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites diversifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erechtites diversifolius is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette with a single stem and lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erechtites diversifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Erechtites diversifolius
Erechtites diversifolius is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found growing in wet, open habitats.
Erechtites diversifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erechtites diversifolius?
Erechtites diversifolius
What is the common name of Erechtites diversifolius?
Diversifolius Fireweed
What is the habitat of Erechtites diversifolius?
Erechtites diversifolius is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places
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,