Echinacea tennesseensis
Echinacea tennesseensis, commonly known as Tennessee coneflower, is a rare perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. Distinguished by its striking purple blooms and prominent central cones, this medicinal plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, valued for its potential therapeutic properties and its significant role in regional biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Echinacea tennesseensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Echinacea tennesseensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically categorized under 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 is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the Southeastern United States. More precisely, its natural habitat is restricted to the state of Tennessee. Because of this narrow distribution, it is considered a localized species. This specific location defines the primary area where the plant can be discovered in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Tennessee | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinacea tennesseensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL-10, TNF-alpha.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IL-10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echinacea tennesseensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include influenza, upper respiratory infections.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| upper respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |