sanguine purple-coneflower
Echinacea sanguinea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sanguine purple-coneflower, scientifically known as Echinacea sanguinea, is a striking perennial native to specific regions of North America. Renowned for its deep, blood-red hues, this medicinal plant is celebrated in herbalism for its potent immune-boosting properties and its ability to support the body's natural defenses against various ailments.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Sanguine Purple-Coneflower
- Scientific synonyms
- Echinacea Pallida Var. Sanguinea
Names
Common Names
- sanguine purple-coneflower
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Echinacea sanguineaSynonyms
- Echinacea pallida var. sanguinea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Echinacea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echinacea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central U.S.A., its presence is noted in Oklahoma. Moving toward the South-Central U.S.A., the species can also be found in Texas. The distribution extends into the Southeastern U.S.A., where it inhabits Arkansas. Finally, it is also documented within the state of Louisiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
Activities
Echinacea sanguinea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | The American journal of clinical nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Echinacea sanguinea ethanol extracts | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |