Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wolf) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
(1838). Prodr. 6: 295. 1838.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049932
Common Names
- Valerian-Leaf Fireweed
- Valerian-Leaf Erechtites
- Erechtites Valerianifolius
Synonyms
- Erechtites valerianifolius valerianifolius [unknown]
Description
Erechtites valerianifolius (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and is native to North and South America. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as grasslands, open woodlands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erechtites valerianifolius has medicinal properties and is used as a food source. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erechtites valerianifolius is a yellow-green daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erechtites valerianifolius is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division of the rootstock in spring. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils.
Where to Find Erechtites valerianifolius
Erechtites valerianifolius can be found in North America, Central America, South America, and parts of Europe.
Erechtites valerianifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erechtites valerianifolius?
Erechtites valerianifolius
What is the common name of Erechtites valerianifolius?
Valerian-Leaved Fireweed
What type of plant is Erechtites valerianifolius?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
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,