Erechtites glomerata, E. minima (cutleaf burnweed, Australian burnweed)

Erechtites glomerata

Photo courtesy Joseph DiTomaso

Erechtites glomerata (cutleaf burnweed) and E. minima (Australian burnweed) are annuals or short-lived perennials in the Asteraceae family. They are among the most serious plant pests on the Channel Islands and also occur along the mainland coast. Erechtites spp. move quickly into disturbed areas and are widespread in disturbed sites within North Coast redwood forests. They can also invade undisturbed grasslands.

Jepson Manual, 2nd Edition: Senecio minimus and Senecio glomeratus

Cal-IPC Inventory rating: Moderate

Cal-IPC Resources on Erechtites glomerata and E. minima

• California Invasive Plant Inventory Assessment Form (pdf) - Information gathered by Cal-IPC on the impacts, rate of spread, and distribution of invasive plants in California. Does not include management information.
• Species account from Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands - Includes biology and management information.
• Cal-IPC News - Articles from our quarterly newsletter. (None for this species.)
• Cal-IPC Symposium Proceedings - Presentations and papers from our annual Symposium. List of articles on Erechtites glomerata.

Cal-IPC News Articles

• None for this species.

Cal-IPC Symposium Proceedings

• Carrithers, V. F. (1997). Using Transline* herbicide to control invasive plants. California Exotic Pest Plant Council Symposium '97. Concord, CA.
• Briscoe, E. and T. Anderson (2000). War on weeds - invasive weed education and outreach program. California Exotic Pest Plant Council Symposium 2000. Concord, CA.

Other Resources on Erechtites glomerata or E. minima

• USDA PLANTS database - Federal database with information on identification and distribution, and links to websites in individual states.
• Jepson Online Interchange for California Flora - Information on taxonomy, biology, and distribution from the UC Berkeley Jepson Herbarium.
• CalFlora - Distribution information by county based on submitted observations and herbarium specimens.
• The Nature Conservancy Management Summary - Information compiled by TNC land managers. Photos included for some species.

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