Status:
valid
Authors:
(Perdue) Kral
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 77: 49 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120725
Common Names
- Black-eyed Susan
- Brown-eyed Susan
- Rudbeckia
Synonyms
- Rudbeckia fulgida auriculata Perdue [unknown]
Description
Rudbeckia auriculata (also called Earleaf Coneflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads that appear in the summer. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia auriculata is a plant native to North America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rudbeckia auriculata has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia auriculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and water regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging in compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.
Where to Find Rudbeckia auriculata
Rudbeckia auriculata is native to North America and can be found in moist, open areas such as along streams and in wet meadows.
Rudbeckia auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia auriculata?
Rudbeckia auriculata
What type of plant is Rudbeckia auriculata?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Rudbeckia auriculata native to?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
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,