Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
4184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 355 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003513



Common Names

  • Rudbeckia occidentalis
  • Western Coneflower
  • Western Black-eyed Susan


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Synonyms

  • Rudbeckia occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]

Description

Rudbeckia occidentalis (also called Western Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western North America. It has yellow-orange daisy-like flowers with a dark brown center. It grows in dry, open woods, prairies, and meadows. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Rudbeckia occidentalis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rudbeckia occidentalis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark brown center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudbeckia occidentalis is a perennial herb native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rudbeckia occidentalis

Rudbeckia occidentalis is native to the United States and Canada.

Rudbeckia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia occidentalis?

Rudbeckia occidentalis

What is the common name of Rudbeckia occidentalis?

Western Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia occidentalis?

Mountainous regions of North America

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,

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