Echinacea simulata
Echinacea simulata, commonly known as the prairie coneflower, is a resilient perennial native to the North American prairies. Distinguished by its prominent, cone-shaped central disk and delicate pinkish-purple petals, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its potential immune-boosting properties and its role in supporting overall systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Echinacea simulata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Echinacea simulata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found within 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 distribution across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central part of the country, it can be found growing in Illinois and Missouri. Moving toward the Northeastern region, its presence is noted within the state of Indiana. The species also extends into the Southeastern United States, specifically inhabiting Arkansas. Finally, its geographical range reaches further south into the state of Georgia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Kentucky | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Tennessee | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinacea simulata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Echinacoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Echinacoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Echinacea simulata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |