Erechtites hieraciifolius
(L.) Raf. ex DC.
Fireweed, American burnweed
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Description
An annual herb. It grows 2 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The stem is thick and fleshy. It is slightly hairy. The leaves are alternate and narrowly sword shaped. They taper to the end. There are teeth around the edge. The flowers are white. Unopened flowers are yellow. They are in loose clusters at the top of the plant.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable or eaten raw, and are sold in markets in Brunei. Young flower heads are eaten raw or steamed with rice.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. It is also eaten raw. The young flower heads are eaten raw or steamed with rice.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It will grow in most soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost and drought. In Java it grows up to 2,000 m above sea level. In southern China it grows between 1,000-1,400 m above sea level. In Srgentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Europe, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Lesser Antilles, Malaysia, Mexico*, North America, Pacific, Paraguay, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, South America*, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, West Indies*,
Other Information
Young leaves edible as vegetable, sold in market in Brunei.
Notes
There are 6 Erechtites species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 89.7 | 125 | 30 | 2.2 | — | — | 1.3 | 68 |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bolostrok, Caa peu guay, Capecoba, Capicoba, Ca-ramuru, Caricoba, Caruru, Doyan-doyan, Erechtites, Hagalpohansaw, Jambrong, Lechuga de cabro, Malayan groundsel, Phakkat-nokkut, Pilewort, Salimbego, Sintrong
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