Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tennesseensis
ID:
25074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beadle) Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl. : 1421 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024403



Common Names

  • Tennessee Coneflower
  • Tennessee Echinacea
  • Tennessee Black Sampson


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Synonyms

  • Brauneria tennesseensis Beadle [unknown]
  • Echinacea angustifolia tennesseensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Echinacea pallida tennesseensis (Beadle) Binns, B.R.Baum & Arnason [unknown]

Description

Echinacea tennesseensis (also called Tennessee Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has pink flowers and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Echinacea tennesseensis is used in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Echinacea tennesseensis flower has white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, spindly stems with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinacea tennesseensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Echinacea tennesseensis

Echinacea tennesseensis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, open woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Echinacea tennesseensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinacea tennesseensis?

Echinacea tennesseensis

What is the natural habitat of Echinacea tennesseensis?

It is native to the southeastern United States, including Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

What are the medicinal uses of Echinacea tennesseensis?

It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and infections.

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-123580: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Chauncey Beadle (1866-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beadle' in the authors string.