Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
in Skriv. Naturh. Selsk. Kjoeb. 2(2): 29, t. 4. 1793
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072191
Common Names
- Rudbeckia
- Amplexicaulis
- Clasping Coneflower
Synonyms
- Dracopis amplexicaulis (Vahl) Less. [unknown]
- Dracopis amplexicaulis (Vahl) Cass. [deprecated]
- Rudbeckia heterophylla Schur [unknown]
- Rudbeckia spathulata Nutt. [unknown]
- Rudbeckia oppositifolia hort. ex E.Vilm. [unknown]
Description
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis (also called Clasping Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist soils in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rudbeckia amplexicaulis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in states such as Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia amplexicaulis?
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
What is the common name of Rudbeckia amplexicaulis?
Clasping Coneflower
What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia amplexicaulis?
Woodlands, prairies, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Rudbeckia genus
Rudbeckia occidentalis,
Rudbeckia texana,
Rudbeckia grandiflora,
Rudbeckia fulgida,
Rudbeckia scabrifolia,
Rudbeckia mohrii,
Rudbeckia hirta,
Rudbeckia laciniata,
Rudbeckia maxima,
Rudbeckia montana,
Rudbeckia subtomentosa,
Rudbeckia speciosa,
Rudbeckia graminifolia,
Rudbeckia nitida,
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis,
Rudbeckia mollis,
Rudbeckia alpicola,
Rudbeckia heliopsidis,
Rudbeckia klamathensis,
Rudbeckia auriculata,
Rudbeckia missouriensis,
Rudbeckia californica,
Rudbeckia glaucescens,
Rudbeckia triloba,
Rudbeckia terranigrae,
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,