Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 354 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118307
Common Names
- Echinacea sanguinea
- Red Coneflower
- Sanguine Coneflower
Description
Diaphanophyllum homomallum (also called 'Homomallum Diaphanophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South America, New Zealand, and Australia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in dense tufts or mats in wet, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and near waterfalls.
Uses & Benefits
Echinacea sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinacea sanguinea is a pink to purple, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinacea sanguinea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.
Where to Find Echinacea sanguinea
Echinacea sanguinea can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Echinacea sanguinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinacea sanguinea?
Echinacea sanguinea
What is the natural habitat of Echinacea sanguinea?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the flowering period of Echinacea sanguinea?
April to October
Species in the Echinacea genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,