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Authors:
E.L.Richards
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1964
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 66: 267 (1964)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000451
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ratibida Latipalearis
- Latipalearis Ratibida
- Latipalearis Prairieconeflower
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ratibida latipalearis (also called Long-rayed Prairie Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the United States. It has a single, erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow with a conical center. It is found in prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ratibida latipalearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Ratibida latipalearis has yellow-orange flowers with drooping petals and a black center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ratibida latipalearis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Ratibida latipalearis
                        
                            Ratibida latipalearis is native to the United States and can be found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. It is most commonly found in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Ratibida latipalearis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Ratibida latipalearis?
Ratibida latipalearis
What is the common name of Ratibida latipalearis?
Broad-leaved Prairie Coneflower
What is the natural habitat of Ratibida latipalearis?
Ratibida latipalearis is native to North America and is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Ratibida genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,