Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrorubens
ID:
21632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 354 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020961



Common Names

  • Echinacea atrorubens
  • Atrorubens Echinacea
  • Purple Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Rudbeckia atrorubens Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Echinacea atrorubens (also called Purple Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Great Plains region of North America. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with alternate, lanceolate leaves. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinacea atrorubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and the leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinacea atrorubens is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinacea atrorubens is a perennial plant native to the United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Echinacea atrorubens

Echinacea atrorubens can be found in dry, open areas in the Midwest United States, from Missouri to Illinois and Wisconsin.

Echinacea atrorubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinacea atrorubens?

Echinacea atrorubens

What is the common name of Echinacea atrorubens?

Atrorubens

What is the family of Echinacea atrorubens?

Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12027: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.