Rudbeckia speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
43249
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrad.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum Horti Academici Gottingensis 5 (1831).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042578
Common Names
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Orange Coneflower
- Brown-Eyed Susan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rudbeckia speciosa (also called Showy Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a tall herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in moist and sunny habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make tea and as an herbal remedy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rudbeckia speciosa has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia speciosa is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn.
Where to Find Rudbeckia speciosa
Rudbeckia speciosa is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.
Rudbeckia speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia speciosa?
Rudbeckia speciosa
What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia speciosa?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes
What are the common names of Rudbeckia speciosa?
Showy Coneflower
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-141189: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.