Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
19533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. N. U.S. 3: 476, fig. 4459 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018862



Common Names

  • Paradoxical Coneflower
  • Paradoxical Echinacea
  • Paradoxical Purple Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Brauneria paradoxa Norton [unknown]
  • Echinacea paradoxa paradoxa [unknown]
  • Echinacea atrorubens paradoxa (Norton) Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Echinacea paradoxa (also called Yellow Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Great Plains of North America. It grows in dry prairies, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echinacea paradoxa is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating colds and flu. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinacea paradoxa var. neglecta McGregor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinacea paradoxa has purple flowers with a diameter of 2–3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5–1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinacea paradoxa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Echinacea paradoxa

Echinacea paradoxa is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Echinacea paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinacea paradoxa?

Echinacea paradoxa

What is the common name of Echinacea paradoxa?

Yellow Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Echinacea paradoxa?

Dry prairies and open woods

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