Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
runcinatus
ID:
1263707

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 295 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263045

Common Names

  • Ragweed
  • Ragweed Fleabane
  • Runcinate Erechtites

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Description

Erechtites runcinatus (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites runcinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is known to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erechtites runcinatus is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites runcinatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Erechtites runcinatus

Erechtites runcinatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Asteraceae family

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