Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
121675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnhart

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24(8): 410 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121004



Common Names

  • Gray-Headed Coneflower
  • Gray-Headed Coneflower
  • Gray-Headed Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Rudbeckia pinnata Vent. [unknown]
  • Lepachys pinnatifida Raf. [unknown]
  • Obeliscaria pinnata Cass. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia digitata Willd. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia cinerea hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia pinnata Michx. [unknown]
  • Lepachys angustifolia Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Helianthus pinnatus E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia odorata hort. ex Pursh [unknown]
  • Lepachys pinnata Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia laevis Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia citriodora hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Helianthus pinnata (Vent.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Ratibida pinnata (also called Yellow Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and is native to North America. It typically grows in dry, open fields and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ratibida pinnata is a wildflower native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ratibida pinnata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ratibida pinnata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ratibida pinnata

Ratibida pinnata is native to North America and can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ratibida pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ratibida pinnata?

Ratibida pinnata

Where is Ratibida pinnata found?

Ratibida pinnata is found in North America.

What is the growth habit of Ratibida pinnata?

Ratibida pinnata is an annual or biennial herb with a single stem and yellow flowers with drooping petals.

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