Erechtites hieraciifolius

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Erechtites hieraciifolius
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Erechtites
Species:
E. hieraciifolius
Binomial name
Erechtites hieraciifolius
(L.) Raf. ex DC.
Synonyms [1]
Synonymy
  • Erechtites hieracifolius (L.) Raf. ex DC. [2]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolia(L.) Raf. ex DC. [2]
  • Erechtites hieracifolia(L.) Raf. ex DC. [2]
  • Erechtites agrestis(Sw.) Standl. & Steyerm.
  • Erechtites cacalioides(Fisch. ex Spreng.) Less.
  • Erechtites carduifolius(Cass.) DC.
  • Erechtites praealtusRaf.
  • Erechtites sulcataGardner
  • Gynura asperaRidl.
  • Gynura malasica(Ridl.) Ridl.
  • Neoceis carduifoliaCass.
  • Senecio carduifolius(Cass.) Desf.
  • Senecio fischeriSch.Bip.
  • Senecio hieraciifoliusL.
  • Senecio hieracifoliusL. [2]
  • Gynura zeylanicaTrim., syn of var. cacalioides
  • Ptileris hieracifolia(L.) Raf. ex B.D.Jacks., syn of var. cacalioides
  • Senecio cacalioidesFisch. ex Spreng., syn of var. cacalioides
  • Sonchus agrestisSwartz, syn of var. cacalioides
  • Erechtites megalocarpaFernald, syn of var. megalocarpus

Erechtites hieraciifolius (fireweed, American burnweed, or pilewort) is a plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Americas, [3] but is found many places around the world having been introduced by human activity. [4] It is introduced in Hawaii, China, and Southeast Asia. [5] [6]

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Description

Erechtites hieraciifolius is an annual herb with alternate, simple leaves, on thick, green stems. The leaves are serrated, and range from unlobed to deeply lobed, with the lobe pattern superficially resembling wild lettuces, which are in the same family but not closely related. When crushed, all parts of the species are aromatic. The flower heads are yellow or pink, borne in fall. The heads are followed by cluster of small, wispy achenes. The plant often branches and grows in a clump with multiple stems. [3]

Ecology

This species benefits from fire, and is often one of the earliest pioneer species of areas that have recently burned, hence some of its common names. It prefers moist sites but can handle gravelly soil and some degree of dry conditions. It also grows well in urban areas and around humans. [3]

The flowers are pollinated primarily by wasps and honey bees Apis mellifera. The seeds are wind-dispersed, and are used as a minor food source by birds. [5]

Varieties [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 The Plant List, Erechtites hieraciifolius (L.) Raf. ex DC.
  2. 1 2 3 4 International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Melbourne Code) see sections 60C.1 and 60G.1
  3. 1 2 3 "Erechtites hieraciifolius (Linnaeus) Rafinesque ex de Candolle". Flora of North America .
  4. "Erechtites hieraciifolius (L.) Raf. ex DC". Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER).
  5. 1 2 United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile for Erechtites hieraciifolia
  6. Flora of China, 梁子菜 liang zi cai, Erechtites hieraciifolius (Linnaeus) Rafinesque ex Candolle

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