Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columnifera
ID:
84508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Wooton & Standl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 19: 706 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083837



Common Names

  • Ratibida
  • Mexican Hat
  • Columnar Prairie Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Obeliscaria columnaris DC. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia columnifera Nutt. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia columnaris Pursh [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnaris Raf. [unknown]
  • Lepachys columnaris Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnaris (Pursh) D.Don [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnifera columnifera [unknown]
  • Ratibida pulcherrima Steud. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia columnaris columnaris [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnifera columnifera [unknown]
  • Lepachys columnifera columnifera [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnaris columnaris [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnaris columnaris [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnifera columnifera [unknown]
  • Obeliscaria pulcherrima DC. [unknown]
  • Lepachys columnaris pulcherrima (DC.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia columnaris Sims [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnaris pulcherrima (DC.) D.Don in Sweet [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnifera pulcherrima (DC.) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]
  • Lepachys columnifera columnifera [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnifera pulcherrima (DC.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Lepachys columnaris columnaris [unknown]
  • Ratibida sulcata Raf. [unknown]
  • Lepachys columnifera (Nutt.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Ratibida columnifera denudata (B.Boivin) B.Boivin [deprecated]

Description

Ratibida columnifera (also called 'Mexican Hat', 'Prairie Coneflower', and 'Long-Headed Coneflower', among many other common names) is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It has a single, thin stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has yellow petals and grows in grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ratibida columnifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ratibida columnifera is a yellow and red daisy-like flower with yellow centers and red petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ratibida columnifera is a perennial wildflower that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. To propagate, sow the seeds in late spring or early summer in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should emerge in 1-2 weeks. Once established, the plants will self-seed and can spread quickly.

Where to Find Ratibida columnifera

Ratibida columnifera is native to the central and eastern United States and parts of Canada. It can be found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Ratibida columnifera FAQ

What type of plant is Ratibida columnifera?

Ratibida columnifera is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Ratibida columnifera native to?

Ratibida columnifera is native to North America.

What type of habitat does Ratibida columnifera prefer?

Ratibida columnifera prefers grassy, open habitats.

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-40309: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.