Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
37018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
gcc

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 591 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036347



Common Names

  • Purpurea Echinacea
  • Echinacea Purpurea
  • Echinacea Purpure


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Synonyms

  • Helichroa fuscata Raf. [unknown]
  • Lepachis purpurea Raf. [unknown]
  • Echinacea serotina (Nutt.) D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Echinacea purpurea liggettii Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Helichroa linnaeana Raf. [unknown]
  • Brauneria purpurea (L.) Britton [unknown]
  • Helichroa amoena Raf. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia hispida Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Echinacea serotina (Nutt.) DC. [unknown]
  • Echinacea purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Helichroa alba Raf. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia purpurea L. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Helichroa elatior Raf. [unknown]
  • Echinacea purpurea serotina (Nutt.) L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Echinacea intermedia Lindl. ex Paxton [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia purpurea serotina Nutt. [unknown]
  • Echinacea purpurea arkansana Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia serotina (Nutt.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Helichroa purpurea Raf. [unknown]
  • Helichroa crocea Raf. [unknown]
  • Helichroa fusca Raf. [unknown]
  • Helichroa uniflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia serotina Nutt. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia aspera Pers. [unknown]

Description

Echinacea purpurea (also called Purple Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are purple in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinacea purpurea is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and other infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinacea purpurea is a large, pink-purple cone-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinacea purpurea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea can be found in the eastern and central United States and Canada.

Echinacea purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinacea purpurea?

Echinacea purpurea

What type of plant is Echinacea purpurea?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Echinacea purpurea found?

It is found in dry, open woods and fields in North America.

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-135149: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.