Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.L.Boynton & Beadle) S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 19: 273 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094535
Common Names
- Smooth Echinacea
- Smooth Coneflower
- Smooth Purple Coneflower
Description
Echinacea laevigata (also called Smooth Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Echinacea laevigata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright purple flowers and its ability to thrive in a variety of climates. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat digestive issues and its roots being used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinacea laevigata is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinacea laevigata is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done through division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be about 4 inches long.
Where to Find Echinacea laevigata
Echinacea laevigata can be found in the central and eastern United States, from Texas to New York.
Echinacea laevigata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinacea laevigata?
Echinacea laevigata
What is the common name of Echinacea laevigata?
Smooth Coneflower
Where is Echinacea laevigata native to?
Southwestern United States
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,