Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tagetes
ID:
46818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.James) Barnhart

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046147



Common Names

  • Ratibida tagetes
  • Prairie Coneflower
  • Gray-Headed Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Rudbeckia globosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ratibida tagetes tagetes [unknown]
  • Obeliscaria tagetes DC. [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia tagetes E.James [unknown]
  • Lepachys tagetes A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Ratibida tagetes (also called Prairie Coneflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ratibida tagetes is an annual flowering plant native to North America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent, and is known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ratibida tagetes is a yellow-orange flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ratibida tagetes is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Ratibida tagetes

Ratibida tagetes is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Ratibida tagetes FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ratibida tagetes?

Ratibida tagetes is native to North America and is found in dry prairies, open woods, and disturbed areas.

What is the size of Ratibida tagetes?

Ratibida tagetes grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 m and a width of 0.6-1.2 m.

What is the soil type for Ratibida tagetes?

Ratibida tagetes prefers well-drained, sandy soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

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-144624: Based on the initial data import
John Hendley Barnhart (1871-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnhart' in the authors string.
Edwin James (1797-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.James' in the authors string.