Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
20823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020152



Common Names

  • Pale Purple Coneflower
  • Echinacea Pallida
  • Pale Echinacea


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Synonyms

  • Echinacea pallida albida Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Echinacea pallida pallida [unknown]
  • Echinacea pallida pallida [unknown]
  • Brauneria pallida (Nutt.) Britton [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia pallida Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Echinacea pallida (also called Pale Purple Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the central United States. It has purple flowers and grows in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinacea pallida is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments, including colds and flu, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinacea pallida has pinkish-purple flowers with drooping petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinacea pallida is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Echinacea pallida

Echinacea pallida can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Echinacea pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinacea pallida?

Echinacea pallida

What is the common name of Echinacea pallida?

Echinacea

What is the natural habitat of Echinacea pallida?

Grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands

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