Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 554 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041434
Common Names
- Echinacea angustifolia
- Purple Coneflower
- Narrow-Leaf Coneflower
Description
Echinacea angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Great Plains of North America. It has a single, slender stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single, daisy-like flower head with a cone-shaped center. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinacea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinacea angustifolia has purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinacea angustifolia is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot with moist soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea angustifolia can be found in dry prairies, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides in the United States and Canada.
Echinacea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinacea angustifolia?
Echinacea angustifolia
What is the common name of Echinacea angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Purple Coneflower
What are the medicinal uses of Echinacea angustifolia?
Echinacea angustifolia is used to treat colds, flu, and other infections.
Species in the Echinacea genus
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,